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Welcome to Kaplan Medical New York

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131 West 56th Street, New York

10019

212.977.8200

Center is open

7 days a week!

Monday – Thurs: 9 am to 10 pm

Friday – Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm

131 West 56th Street, New York

10019

212.977.8200

Center is open

7 days a week!

Monday – Thurs: 9 am to 10 pm

Friday – Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm

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Kaplan Medical Manhattan Center

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Easily Accessible in

the <3 of Manhattan!

We are located on West 56th between

6th and 7th Avenues.

We are easily accessible from the F train

(57th street stop), N,Q, or R trains (57th

street stop), A, C or 1 (Columbus Circle

stop) or the E (7th Ave/53rd street stop).

(Discounted parking is also available)

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Center Resources

• 3 large computer labs

• 1 small computer lab

• 227 seat all-digital auditorium

• Group and quiet study rooms

• Prayer room

• Medical library with books and

flashcards available

• Spacious student lounge with

microwaves, filtered water,

premium coffee & vending

machines

• Free access to Wi-Fi

• Located just steps away from

banks, Starbucks, multiple

restaurants and Central Park!

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OUR FACILITY

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Student Accessible

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Student Accessible

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• NYC is tops with total # of best hospitals on the honor roll in the nation •The most IMG friendly state for the international doctors • Tristate region is the most IMG friendly area in the US ( 45 % IMGs in residency ) •More than 500 hospitals in the Tristate area for clinical experiences •United States biggest city with most extensive subway system

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Largest population of IMGs in Residency

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Top IMG- Friendly Hospitals close to the Center •Mt Sinai Hospital •Albert Einstein – Montefiore Hospital •Jamaica Hospital •SUNY Downstate Hospital •Bronx Lebanon Hospital •Lutheran Hospital •St Barnabas Hospital •North Shore Jewish Hospital •Wyckoff Hospital •Kingsbrook Hospital •Brookdale Hospital •Coney Island Hospital •St Michaels Hospital •Hackensack Univ Hospital •Rutgers Univ Medical Center

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What other students say about NY Kaplan

• Centrally located, near to the local transits and steps from Central

Park

• Hundreds of restaurants, rooftop bars, museums and famous

landmarks to enjoy during study breaks

• Few blocks from the glowing Times Square

• World’s best place to shop on 5th Ave

• Great support from the knowledgeable and friendly center staff

• Home away from home feeling

• Expert guidance from the top medical advisors

• Best faculty for the Live lectures

• The center where the best doctors meet, become friends and

compete for the same goal

• Best location to get hands on clinical experience from hospitals

around the center………

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Student Testimonials

“ I loved that I had a great chance to meet people and make current great

friends from a lot of different countries. The most supportive and

understanding person I encountered during my whole year and a half

was my DSO. Always astoundingly professional and helpful in ALL

matters regarding my studies.”

~ Lakhwinder J.

“It has been an excellent experience with Kaplan Medical in Manhattan.

Excellent classroom environment, comprehensive teachings and

methods and on top the best course coordination. Everyone was very

helpful. I woul definitely recommend this course to the prospective

students. No doubt about it.”

~ Maurico M.

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MEET OUR

STUDENTS WHO

MATCHED!

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Monthly Budget for New York City ( Estimated )

Budget Expense (minimum) Cost:

-- Housing $900

-- Food $500

-- Monthly MTA Pass(bus/metro) $117

-- Utilities $85

-- Cell Phone $75

Total $1,677

Note:

This is only an estimated cost to give you an idea. But there are lots

of variable set of factors that may change the cost of living expenses.

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Accommodation in NYC

• Low cost accommodations:

$ 35 - 40 per night*

• High cost accommodations:

$ 75 - 80 per night*

*Please note that prices would vary depending

upon location, season and availability.

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Tips for finding an apartment in Big Apple

• Best way to find accommodations is through

friends / family

• Recommended websites :

craigslist.com

urbanliving-ny.com

airbnb.com

sublet.com

renthop.com

listingsproject.com

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Some Safe, Affordable Locations

• Astoria, Queens: 15 to 25 minutes by train

• Sunnyside, Queens: 30 to 45 minutes by train

• Upper West Side near Columbia (between 110th

and 125th st.): 20 minutes by train and walking

• Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 35 to 45 minutes by

train

• Fordham, Bronx: 45 minutes by train

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Brooklyn

• Wide variation of prices.

• Brooklyn has diverse cultural foundations

-Brooklyn heights

-$1000/month

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Brooklyn

• More affordable neighborhoods

-Coney Island

-1 bedroom

- $800/month

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$1375 / 1br - Building/2nd Floor/2 (Astoria)

Queens

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$1500 / 1br - HUGE APARTMENT RENOVATED-FOREST HILLS (FOREST HILLS)

Queens

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$1595 studio in the heart of Lower East side

Manhattan

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$2000 / 1br - (Murray Hill)

Manhattan

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Requirements for opening an account:

Kaplan will provide you with a letter describing your situation as an F-1 student. Ask your International Student Advisor for this

letter. Take your passport, I-20, and your letter to the bank.

Banks in the area:

TD Bank 1350 Avenue of the Americas #1

New York, NY 10019 www.tdbank.com

Chase Bank

1370 Avenue of the Americas #2 New York, NY 10019

www.chase.com

Opening a Bank Account

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New York Health and Racquet Club 110 W 56th St.

New York, NY 10019 www.nyhrc.com

Gold’s Gym

250 W 54th St. New York, NY 10019 www.goldsgym.com

Fitness Centers

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Center Staff Members

Doug Smith Center Director

Nowreen Khanam Service Manager

Konya Hood PDSO

Tenzin Jamyang, MD Senior Medical Advisor

Yolanda Lorio, MD Medical Advisor

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Center Support Staff

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Lets take a pledge to succeed in getting the highest scores ……

To get into medical residency of your

choices!

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Looking forward to seeing you soon !

…….With love from all our staff here in New York !!