Welcome to the Scrubs Collaborative

Getting Started

If you just started looking into study plans, or if you want a way to integrate different programs into one plan on your own Google Calendar, start here. 

If you are looking for a way to efficiently evaluate your knowledge or your current study materials, start exploring below.

Finding Resources

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See if you qualify for the Fee Assistance Program 

As a former recipient of this aid, I have to say that this program is one of the biggest reasons I was able to have a very successful application cycle on my first try. This program not only gives you access to all the official prep materials, but helps with other costs of applying. You can send in your primary application to up to 20 schools for free, and nearly all medical schools wave secondary application fees automatically when you have qualified. This allowed me to apply to enough schools to fill comfortable where I might have been limited to only applying to a few.

User Guide

Welcome! 

If you are just starting to study for the MCAT®, then you may feel overwhelmed by the test, by finding resources, and by managing your other responsibilities. The goal of this site is to help you understand exactly what is important for you to excel. This is done by focusing on the source material and providing a framework for you to access the content that other testers found helpful. Most importantly, this should be free, open-access, and constantly improving. As you grow, you can help others by sharing resources and providing ratings. 

The foundation of this site is identifying and exploring individual topics tested on the MCAT® Exam, as described by on the AAMC website: https://students-residents.aamc.org/prepare-mcat-exam/whats-mcat-exam.  

Each topic includes: 

1. The official outline of the content for that topic.

2. Links to videos & websites. 

3. AI-generated notes. These materials are primarily generated or sourced by AI and curated by a 99th percentile scorer in this initial phase. They are accurate, comprehensive, and concise to help you study efficiently.

4. Practice multiple choice questions. These are AI-generated and will populate solutions after submitting. Note that these are NOT the type of questions you are likely to see on the MCAT.® What they will help with is reinforcing new content before starting difficult MCAT® questions or checking that your foundation is strong for topics you want to skim over quickly. 

YOU can help make it better!

1. Vote! Signal that a resource is great (or not) to help us improve what is shown. As more people interact, we will be able to remove unhelpful content and move the most helpful content to the top!

2. Share! If you know a great resource, answer the questions on the form as you study. When you submit the form your resource will be added automatically, helping the next person that comes along. Resources are checked for relevancy by AI before adding and sent to admin for review. 

• You can remove anything you added by rating it one star and resubmitting the form.

Feel free to use this resource in whatever way works best for you. It can be a standalone guide, a supplement to your current materials, or even a framework for evaluating other resources. If you already have a study plan you love, that's great – feel free to integrate this into it as you see fit. We trust you to uphold the community’s integrity by reporting material that may violate copyrights. We respect the work that others have done, and their right to control it. Together, we can build a resource-rich, open-access learning environment.

Welcome to the Scrubs Collaborative!

The Scrubs Collaborative Standards

• Share Responsibly: We take plagiarism seriously. Never distribute content you do not own, and report any you see to admin@scrubscollaborative.com. (You may provide links to other sources or share open source material with appropriate citation.)

• Contribute Meaningfully: Engage actively by sharing, rating, and improving resources.

• Respect Others: Maintain a supportive and constructive environment. 

• Privacy: See Privacy. Note that this page requires only a Google account, and no sensitive information will ever be requested. Comments may be moderated, but please be cognizant never to share private or sensitive information.  

Approach

I was an AP Calculus teacher before pursuing Medicine, so I knew how to test prep effectively on my own. The MCAT success formula is simple:

1. Master the Content – Build a strong foundation of knowledge. That's what we do together at the Scrubs Collaborative.

2. Practice with High-Quality Materials – Apply what you learn consistently. I HIGHLY recommend using the Official Practice materials available in the Official Prep Hub. Other materials may be suggested above. 

The Role of AI

AI plays a pivotal role in this platform, providing:

• Clear, concise notes on publicly available information.

• Enhanced descriptions of key concepts.

• Checking crowd-sourced material for appropriateness before adding automatically. 

The foundation of this course is based on AI-assisted discussions, combined with my personal study materials and experience. Note that materials added are always subject to review and may be removed at any time.