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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• 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 !!