Forgot to add that while I believe the MCAT is not needed, taking the core science classes especially chemistry is essential in the basic understanding of of medicine. But we have to remember it’s Brown University.
I am sure the core first year chemistry is still required. I cannot imagine a doctor ever needing the knowledge gained from the second semester of Organic Chemistry (and probably not parts of the first semester either). For years it has been the gatekeeper class for Med/Vet school.
Physics on the other hand. If you can’t pass non-calculus based Physics, then you have no business being a doctor. Most top notch kids can take this as a Senior in High School (ours is a dual enroll Community College - High School class that takes the place of Senior Physics). I don’t expect to take the Calculus version, but I do think a good understanding of force and motion is a critical part of being a Doctor.