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Jan 2021
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112: How to Deal With an Author's Questi...

RYAN GRAY, MD WITH JACK WESTIN
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Today, we discuss how to approach questions within MCAT CARS passages. Don't insert your own answers! Let the author convince you with evidence and examples.

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Full Episode Blog Post

Meded Media

Jack Westin

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https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/10/gas-stoves-are-bad-you-and-environment/616700/

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