USMLE* Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS** & Step 3 - Kaplan Test Prep

2006–2007 Catalog of Programs

Medical Licensing Exam Preparation for International Medical Graduates

USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS & Step 3 *

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Your Pathway to Residency

Kaplan is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.

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**USMLE is a joint program of The Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc. and the National Board of Medical Examiners. **Step 2 CS is a registered trademark of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Kaplan Medical, the leader in USMLE preparation, has helped tens of thousands of students and physicians pass their medical licensing boards with high scores and continue on to successful careers in medicine. At Kaplan Medical, your success is our goal!

Why Choose Kaplan Medical? Exclusive Services Kaplan Medical has been the leader in USMLE Prep by constantly creating innovative new products and services. We are proud to introduce a new series of personalized services and exclusive resources designed to help you score high on the USMLE, and to provide you with the keys to securing a residency. (See page 3 for more information.)

Expert Faculty Our faculty is composed of U.S. medical school faculty and practitioners who are acclaimed lecturers in their respective fields. They have unique insights into the high-yield content and how it is tested on the USMLE. Learn more about our faculty at kaplanmedical.com.

Guaranteed Fresh Stay a step ahead with the newest information available. Lecture notes are revised to stay abreast of all the current exam trends. In addition, questions are constantly being updated and are unique to each course and product, ensuring that there will be no duplication.

Highest-Yield Content Kaplan Medical’s research team selects topics for review that are most likely to be tested and are most important for exam success. In addition, all our multiple-choice practice questions are formatted in the style featured on the most recent exam administrations and reflect current exam trends.

We offer a variety of courses that fit your individual study needs and learning style, including live lecture courses, center-based study and online resources.

For more information visit us at kaplanmedical.com. While you are there, register to become a member of kaplanmedical.com and receive up-to-date information and exclusive benefits. 2

Exclusive Services More reasons to study with Kaplan Medical! With new services and features like Match Class and Small Groups at selected centers, you will have the tools to navigate your way through the entire process of attaining a residency position. Take full advantage of all that Kaplan Medical has to offer.

Stay Informed with Free Seminars Throughout the year, Kaplan Medical hosts a series of free informative events that cover everything that you need to know about attaining residency in the U.S. Learn about the Match, the USMLE exam, test-taking strategies, and much more with the most up-to-date information available.

Find Your Path with Study Counseling Come into a Kaplan Center and speak with a trained Med Advisor to find out how Kaplan Medical can help you attain a residency in the U.S. Start your dream of practicing medicine in the U.S. with in-depth, detailed recommendations provided to you by one of our experienced Med Advisor.

Get Ahead with Orientation Days Visit a participating Kaplan Center and learn about all the resources and services that Kaplan medical has to offer. Learn about the steps needed to attain a residency in the U.S., attend a Materials and Strategy workshop, tour the center and take a diagnostic exam. Discover what’s available for you at Kaplan Medical.

Receive Visa Guidance Speak to one of our International Student Advisors to receive instructions and application forms to help you begin the process of studying for the USMLE in the U.S. In addition, you can visit our website for more information or visit a participating Kaplan Center to view a video seminar containing further visa and immigration guidance.

Stay on Track with Match Class An exclusive service for Kaplan Medical Center, Live or DeluxePrep students! Match Class is a virtual class designed to bring you a series of exclusive services and resources that will help you attain residency by keeping you on track to Match! Included in this online resource is a video library filled with relevant topics such as Interviewing Skills and Tips on Completing your ERAS application as well as our exclusive Match Class Message Board, Unfilled Position Lists and monthly online chats.

Now Offering: Small Group Study Sessions Lead by experienced facilitators, Small Group Study Sessions are offered for students enrolled in CenterPrep and DeluxePrep courses held at select Kaplan Center locations. These Small Group Sessions are designed to improve students’ confidence and develop test-taking skills with practice questions for the Step 1 in an interactive group environment.

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Pathway to Medical Licensure in the U.S. Step 3

The following exams may be taken in any order:

Residency Match Requirements

Step 1 3-9 months to prepare

• Medical degree

Step 2 CK

• Medical school transcript

3-9 months to prepare

• Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS

Step 2 CS 1-2 months to prepare

Taken during residency*

• ECFMG Certification • Enroll in NRMP • Apply using ERAS • Interviewing at residency programs • Rank programs

USA Residency Training • 3-8 years required depending on specialty chosen

• If no match, “scramble” or reapply following year *Sixteen state medical boards allow IMGs to take USMLE Step 3 before beginning their residency program.

Securing a Residency Most hospitals select residency candidates from applicants who participate in the “Match.” This system of matching candidates to residency training positions allows you to interview and rank preferences, while simultaneously allowing the hospitals to rank those they have interviewed. The preference lists are merged by computer at the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP, www.nrmp.org). Results are announced annually in March.

Additional Information for International Graduates Generally, programs look for USMLE scores above 200/82, the higher the better. They also prefer U.S. hospital experience and letters of recommendation from physicians with whom you have worked. A personal statement outlining goals, reasons for entering the profession, and special interests is also required. Plan ahead to ensure that you are able to meet the various Match deadlines.

Sign up for Residency Match Toolkit and get free information, reminders and other services regarding the Match. To sign up go to www.kaplanmedical.com/toolkit.

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For more information or to enroll, call 1-800-533-8850 (outside the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada dial 1-213-452-5700)

USMLE Step 1 Exam

About the USMLE Step 1 Exam what it tests

Basic Medical Sciences

minimum score to pass

182/75

# of questions

350 multiple-choice questions on computer

duration

8 hours

additional information

Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS can be taken in any order. Score is valid for 7 years.

About Our Step 1 Courses Kaplan Medical courses are based on a core curriculum focused on high-yield, exam-relevant topics and exam-style questions. All our courses include: ◆ Diagnostic exam with 150 questions and computer-

generated performance feedback by discipline and organ system ◆ Seven volumes of comprehensive lecture notes

covering Anatomy, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry/ Medical Genetics, Microbiology/Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Physiology

◆ Qbook with 850 exam-style practice questions

and comprehensive explanations, as well as a section covering test-taking strategies ◆ Nine subject-based tests with explanations ◆ Full-length exam simulation with explanations

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USMLE Step 1 Exam

Step 1 Premium Products Kaplan Medical Institute (KMI)

$8,999

Course Length: 6 Months Course Features: Live Lectures (16 Weeks) + Personalized Counseling + Small Group Review + CenterPrep + Qreview

This is Kaplan’s most comprehensive and intensive review course. Included in this course is a 16-week immersion-style live lecture series that provides intensive Step 1 preparation combined with individual study skills counseling and personal attention from our all-star faculty. Simultaneously, you will also receive six months of unlimited, continuous access to the Kaplan Center of your choice, and all our Step 1 resources—including 160 hours of video review and Step 1 Qreview (Qbank + IV Qbank). Offered in Chicago, Illinois and Newark, New Jersey.

Deluxe ExtendedPrep

ExtendedPrep

$7,499

$5,999

Course Length: 6 Months

Course Length: 14 Weeks

Course Features: Live Lectures (14 Weeks) + Facilitated Small Group + CenterPrep + Qreview

Course Features: Live Lectures + Facilitated Small Group

Attend 14 weeks of live lecture review with our expert faculty and participate in facilitated small group discussions. You will also receive six months of access to our Kaplan Medical video library and Step 1 Qreview. Offered in Chicago, Illinois and Newark, New Jersey.

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This course includes 14 weeks of live lecture review with our expert faculty. With ExtendedPrep, you will also be able to participate in facilitated small group discussions. Offered in Chicago, Illinois and Newark, New Jersey.

Kaplan Medical made my studying more structured, motivated me to understand the exam and go for it. I think Kaplan is the best course you can find for USMLE any-step preparation.” —Veronica Minarova Step 1 & Step 2 DeluxePrep

For locations and course dates, see page 12–13.

Chicago Center

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USMLE Step 1 Exam Step 1 Products DeluxePrep

$4,399

Course Length: 4 Months Course Features: Live Lectures (6-7 Weeks) + CenterPrep + Qreview

This option combines the benefit of attending our live lecture courses with the flexibility to review lectures on video at your own pace. With this course you will also receive 6-7 weeks of live lectures, four months of unlimited, continuous access to a Kaplan Center of your choice and to Qreview (Qbank + IV Qbank).

LIVE LECTURE COURSES

CENTER COURSES

Our expert faculty members deliver high-yield, structured live lectures giving you the most relevant content and insight into the exam. This option is ideal for those who want scheduled class times and who enjoy interaction with faculty and peers.

If you are unable to travel to one of our live lecture sites, we offer center-based courses at over 150 Kaplan centers in North America. You’ll receive access to over 160 hours of Step 1 video lectures allowing you the flexibility to review the material at your own pace and the ability to focus on areas in which you may need more review.

LivePrep Retreat

$5,599*

Includes 6 weeks of high-yield Step 1 lectures presented by our expert faculty, all in the comfort of a full-service hotel setting. Tuition includes double-occupancy housing and daily breakfast and lunch. Contact Kaplan Medical for other housing options.

LivePrep

$3,399

CenterPrep 3 Months

Get three months of unlimited, continuous access to a Kaplan center of your choice. If you want more time to prepare, course extensions are available.

CenterPrep 30 Visits

More than 240 hours of high-yield live lectures offered over a 6–7 week period at seven locations across the country. You can choose from more than 14 LivePrep courses annually.

$3,399

$1,899

For those with demanding schedules and extremely limited time to study, this course gives you up to 30 visits to a Kaplan center of your choice over a three-month period.

STEP 1/STEP 2 CK COMBINATION COURSES Planning to study for Step 1 and Step 2 CK? Get the most value when you enroll in a Step 1 and Step 2 Combination course. You’ll study only the most relevant content for both Step 1 and Step 2 CK with a curriculum based on high-yield topics and exam-style practice questions. In addition, you’ll get the best value when you enroll in a combination course. Plan ahead and get more value!

DeluxePrep Combo $8,799

LivePrep Combo $6,299

CenterPrep Combo $6,299

Step 1 DeluxePrep + Step 2 CK DeluxePrep

Step 1 LivePrep + Step 2 CK LivePrep

Step 1 CenterPrep + Step 2 CK CenterPrep

◆ 6–7 weeks of Step 1 Live Lectures

◆ 6 weeks of Step 2 CK Live Lectures

◆ 6–7 weeks of Step 1 Live Lectures

◆ 6 weeks of Step 2 CK Live Lectures

9 months access to Step 1 and Step 2 CK Center Resources

◆ 12 months Center and Qreview access

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Kaplan has helped me a lot. Kaplan helped me think in a logical way to answer all the questions. It’s been a really good experience.” —Oscar Rivas Step 1 & Step 2 DeluxePrep


*Tuition includes double-occupancy housing and daily breakfast and lunch. For other housing options, please contact us directly.

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USMLE Step 2 CK Exam

About the USMLE Step 2 CK Exam what it tests

Clinical Knowledge


182/75

# of questions

370 multiple-choice questions on computer

duration

9 hours


May take Step 2 CK prior to Step 1. Scores is valid for 7 years.

About Our Step 2 CK Courses Kaplan Medical courses are based on a core curriculum focused on high-yield, exam-relevant topics and exam-style questions. All our courses include: ◆ Diagnostic exam with 150 questions and computer-

generated performance feedback by discipline and organ system ◆ Five volumes of comprehensive lecture notes covering

Epidemiology, Ethics, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery

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◆ Qbook with 850 exam-style practice questions

and comprehensive explanations, as well as a section covering test-taking strategies ◆ Six subject-based tests with explanations ◆ Full-length exam simulation with explanations


USMLE Step 2 CK Exam Step 2 CK Products DeluxePrep

$4,399

Course Length: 4 Months Course Features: Live Lectures (6 Weeks) + CenterPrep + Qreview

Get our popular live lectures and four months of access to video lectures when you enroll in DeluxePrep. You’ll get the structure of a classroom course along with the flexibility to review content at your own pace at a Kaplan center of your choice. Also included is four months of access to Step 2 CK Qreview (Qbank + Internal Medicine Qbank).


CENTER COURSES

Our expert faculty members deliver high-yield, structured live lectures giving you the most relevant content and insight into the exam. This option is ideal for those who want scheduled class times and who enjoy interaction with faculty and peers. Our faculty will be there to answer your questions and provide you with the explanations you need to understand the material.

If you are unable to travel to one of our live lecture sites, we offer center-based courses with more than 145 hours of Step 2 CK video lectures. This provides you with the flexibility to review the material at your own pace and the ability to focus on areas in which you may need more review.

LivePrep Retreat

$5,599*

Includes 6 weeks of high-yield Step 2 CK lectures presented by our expert faculty, all in the comfort of a full-service hotel setting. Tuition includes doubleoccupancy housing and daily breakfast and lunch. Contact Kaplan Medical for other housing options.

LivePrep

$3,399

More than 210 hours of high-yield live lectures offered at seven locations. You can choose from more than 12 LivePrep courses annually. See the course schedule on page 12.

CenterPrep 3 Months

$3,399

Get three months of unlimited, continuous access to a Kaplan center of your choice. If you want more time to prepare, course extensions are available.

CenterPrep 30 Visits

$1,899

For those with demanding schedules and extremely limited time to study, this course gives you up to 30 visits to a Kaplan center of your choice over a three-month period. Find out more on kaplanmedical.com.

Step 1/Step 2 CK Combination Courses Get the best value when you enroll in both courses at the same time. Plan ahead and get more value! (For more details see Page 7)

“

Kaplan staff is really helpful. The faculty is really good. I took all the live lectures and the videos and now I’m going to begin my residency in Connecticut.” —Paula Chakerian


Step 1 & Step 2 DeluxePrep Combo

*Tuition includes double-occupancy housing and daily breakfast and lunch. For other housing options, please contact us directly,

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USMLE Step 2 CS Exam

About the USMLE Step 2 CS Exam what it tests

Clinical Skills/Doctor-Patient Communication


No score—Pass/Fail (Must pass Integrated Clinical Encounters, Communication and Interpersonal Skills and Spoken English Proficiency subcomponents.)

# of questions

12 standardized patients (11 scored)

duration

7-8 hours


Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS can be taken in any order. Because spaces fill up, ECFMG currently recommends taking the exam as early as possible, but no later than December 31 in the year you are applying to the Match.

About Our Step 2 CS Courses Kaplan Medical has been helping doctors prepare for the clinical skills exam since the first administration in 1998. Through simulations, practice sessions with feedback from standardized patients, step-by-step instructions and efficient time management strategies, we help you become familiar with the exam and master the skills necessary to pass.

Spaces fill quickly—Save your seat today!

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USMLE Step 2 CS Exam

“International Medical Graduates are strongly encouraged to apply for Step 2 CS as soon as you are eligible and to schedule your exam for the earliest possible date.” —The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (www.ecfmg.org)

Step 2 CS Products Step 2 CS 6-day

$3,299

Step 2 CS 5-day + Practice Exam This program combines our 5-day program with an additional one-day, full-length practice exam. It is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the skills tested on the exam. This course is offered in Newark, NJ. Additionally, this course will also be offered in Chicago, IL starting in January 2007.

Step 2 CS 5-day

$2,799

This intensive review course features hands-on interactive learning through numerous patient encounters and teaching from our expert faculty. It includes coaching and training in effective physician/patient communication, practice in conducting a relevant patient history and performing a focused physical exam, writing a concise patient note and a minimum of 11 station examinations. The program is conveniently offered in four cities across the United States: Chicago, Illinois; Palo Alto, California; Newark, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.**

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Step 2 CS 1-day

$999*

This course provides a one-day Step 2 CS prep experience including a minimum of five standardized patient encounters, computerized performance feedback, a 75-minute live case review and a Step 2 CS strategy session. The program is offered at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, California.

Step 2 CS Practice Exam

$999

If you just want practice without any teaching, this option provides a minimum of 11 standardized patient encounters with printed results and Step 2 CS tips, allowing you to assess how you might perform on the actual exam. This course is offered in Newark, NJ. Additionally, this course will also be offered in Chicago, IL starting in January 2007.

I graduated from medical school in India and decided to come to the USA to prepare for the USMLE. I studied in Boston for a couple of years and passed all Steps. I feel I had an advantage studying in the USA. I was accepted into a residency program and will practice medicine in the USA! Thank you, Kaplan. You have helped me live my dream.” —Dr. Ranga Rao Macherla Boston Center

*This course will no longer be offered after December 31, 2006. **The Step 2 CS 5-day will no longer be offered in Philadelphia, PA after December 31, 2006.

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Course Schedules Step 1 Course Schedule

Step 2 CK Course Schedule

Kaplan Medical Institute

LivePrep

Location

Start & End Dates

Location

Start & End Dates

NJ Medical Institute

March 5–July 8, 2007 August 27–December 16, 2007

Atlanta, GA

September 11–October 22, 2006 September 10–October 21, 2007

Chicago, IL

June 11–September 30, 2007

Chicago, IL

January 8–February 18, 2007

Washington, D.C.

April 30–June 24, 2007† October 29–December 9, 2007

Houston, TX

January 8–February 18, 2007 July 9–August 19, 2007


March 19–April 29, 2007 August 20–September 30, 2007

New York, NY

September 25–November 19, 2006† January 8–March 4, 2007† October 22–December 16, 2007†

Pasadena, CA

April 9–May 20, 2007 August 13–September 23, 2007

ExtendedPrep Location

Start & End Dates


September 3–December 9, 2007

Chicago, IL

June 18–September 23, 2007

LivePrep Location

Start & End Dates

Chicago, IL

March 12–April 29, 2007

Washington, D.C.

January 22–March 11, 2007 August 13–September 30, 2007

† Evenings and Weekends

October 2–November 19, 2006 April 23–June 10, 2007 October 1–November 18, 2007

LivePrep Retreat Location

Start & End Dates

Miami, FL

October 16–December 17, 2006† April 16–June 17, 2007† October 15–December 16, 2007†

Chicago area

June 25–August 5, 2007

New York, NY

October 23–December 10, 2006 February 26–April 15, 2007 June 18–August 5, 2007 September 10–October 28, 2007

Houston, TX

Pasadena, CA NJ Medical Institute

Step 3 Course Schedule LivePrep

January 8–February 25, 2007 May 21–July 1, 2007 October 2–November 19, 2006 January 8–February 25, 2007 October 1–November 18, 2007 † Evenings and Weekends

Location

Start & End Dates

Chicago, IL

October 6–15, 2006 April 6–15, 2007 November 2–11, 2007

New York, NY

September 8–17, 2006 April 20–29, 2007

LivePrep Retreat

August 11–September 9, 2007^^

Location

Start & End Dates

Atlanta area

January 8–February 17, 2007

Chicago area

August 28–October 7, 2006 April 30–June 10, 2007 August 27–October 6, 2007

Dallas area

August 6–September 16, 2007

Philadelphia area

May 29–July 9, 2007

Pasadena, CA

October 20–29, 2006 March 23–April 1, 2007 October 19–28, 2007


December 8–17, 2006 May 11–20, 2007 December 7–16, 2007 ^^Weekends only

* For other housing options, please contact us directly.

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Certification Course

Recertification Course

Location

Start & End Dates

Location

Start & End Dates


June 9–17, 2007 July 14–22, 2007

New York, NY

September 6–9, 2007

Course Schedules

Step 2 CS Course Schedule† Step 2 CS 5-Day

NJ Medical Institute Start & End Dates August 21–25, 2006 August 28–September 1, 2006

November 27–December 1, 2006 December 4–8, 2006*

April 23–27, 2007* May 7–11, 2007

August 20–24, 2007* August 27–31, 2007*

September 11–15, 2006 September 18–22, 2006* September 25–29, 2006 October 9–13, 2006

December 11–15, 2006 January 8–12, 2007* January 22–26, 2007 February 12–16, 2007*

May 21–25, 2007* June 4–8, 2007 June 11–15, 2007* June 25–29, 2007*

September 10–14, 2007* September 17–21, 2007 October 1–5, 2007 October 22–26, 2007*

October 16–20, 2006 October 23–27, 2006*

March 5–9, 2007* March 19–23, 2007

July 16–20, 2007* July 30–August 3, 2007*

November 5–9, 2007* November 26–30, 2007*

November 6–10, 2006 November 13–17, 2006*

April 2–6, 2007

August 6–10, 2007*

December 17–21, 2007

Chicago, IL

Palo Alto, CA

Start & End Dates

Start & End Dates September 21–25, 2006 October 19–23, 2006 November 16–20, 2006

June 21–25, 2007 July 19–23, 2007 August 16–20, 2007

August 28–September 1, 2006 September 11–15, 2006 September 18–22, 2006

May 21–25, 2007 June 4–8, 2007* June 18–22, 2007

December 14–18, 2006 January 25–29, 2007 March 8–12, 2007

September 20–24, 2007 October 18–22, 2007 November 15–19, 2007

September 25–29, 2006

June 25–29, 2007

October 9–13, 2006 October 16–20, 2006

July 9–13, 2007* July 23–27, 2007

April 19–23, 2007

December 13–17, 2007

October 23–27, 2006

August 13–17, 2007*

November 6–10, 2006 November 13–17, 2006

August 20–24, 2007 August 27–31, 2007

December 11–15, 2006 January 22–26, 2007

September 10–14, 2007 September 24–28, 2007*

February 12–16, 2007* March 19–23. 2007

October 8–12, 2007* October 22–26, 2007*

April 9–13, 2007* April 30–May 4, 2007

November 5–9, 2007* December 10–14, 2007

May 17–21, 2007

Philadelphia, PA Start & End Dates NOTE: The Step 2 CS 5-day will no longer be offered in Philadelphia, PA after December 31, 2006

August 24–28, 2006 November 16–20, 2006

May 14–18, 2007

Step 2 CS Practice Exam


Step 2 CS 1-day

Chicago, IL

Palo Alto, CA

Start & End Dates

Start & End Dates

Start & End Dates

September 23, 2006

June 30, 2007

February 17, 2007

August 18, 2007

September 9, 2006

October 28, 2006 November 18, 2006 December 9, 2006 January 13, 2007 February 17, 2007

July 21, 2007 August 4, 2007 August 11, 2007 August 25, 2007 September 1, 2007

April 14, 2007

September 29, 2007

June 9, 2007 July 14, 2007

October 13, 2007 November 10, 2007

October 7, 2006 November 4, 2006

March 10, 2007 April 28, 2007

September 15, 2007 October 27, 2007

May 26, 2007 June 16, 2007

November 10, 2007 December 1, 2007

†Dates subj

December 2, 2006 NOTE: The Step 2 CS 1-day will no longer be offered after December 31, 2006

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Complete Prep at NJMI The Ultimate Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS Preparation Course:

CompletePrep at NJ Medical Institute CompletePrep

$33,000*

Step 1 KMI + Step 2 CK DeluxePrep + Step 2 CS Five-Day + 12 Months of Complete Center Access + Individual Counseling + Small Group Workshops

Kaplan Medical’s CompletePrep is our most rigorous, personalized course covering all of the exams needed to begin residency in the United States. A yearlong, immersion-style program, CompletePrep provides intensive Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS preparation combined with personalized attention and expert guidance from our all-star faculty, academic advisors, and test-taking and study-skills experts. Students receive premium course instruction, comprehensive step-by-step guidance on residency applications, and the Match process. Participants in this program will work with advisors to plan out and accomplish their medical career goals of obtaining a medical residency in the United States. Advisors will provide initial, as well as regularly scheduled, academic support throughout the entire program. In addition, enrolled students will receive cultural workshops and field trips that will further assist students with their integration into the medical field of their choosing. From beginning to end, international medical graduates will receive only the best. From high-yield exam preparation to individualized career guidance, CompletePrep has all the tools necessary to attain a residency in the States.

About NJ Medical Institute This yearlong course is offered at the state-of-the-art NJ Medical Institute located in Newark, New Jersey. Only minutes outside of New York City, this new facility was specifically designed for medical test preparation. CompletePrep students will benefit from all of the many facilities and amenities that NJ Medical Institute has to offer: ◆ 12 clinical skills examination rooms ◆ 2 lecture auditoriums ◆ 50-seat computer lab ◆ DVD lab for online and in-center prep ◆ Multiple small-group breakout rooms ◆ Staff of knowledgeable Kaplan Medical Advisors

*Tuition does not include housing. For other options or housing referrals, please contact us directly.

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USMLE Step 3 Exam

About the USMLE Step 3 Exam what it tests

Patient Management Skills


184/75

# of questions

480 multiple-choice and 9 clinical case simulations (all computerized)

duration

16 hours (2 days)


Most states require passing scores on Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS before taking Step 3. Sixteen state boards allow IMGs to take USMLE Step 3 before beginning their residency program.

About Our Step 3 Courses Kaplan Medical’s Step 3 preparation curriculum is based on a framework of exam-style content in a case-based format. To accommodate a variety of study needs and available study time, we offer our high-yield review led by our expert faculty either live or on video.


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USMLE Step 3 Exam

Step 3 Products Step 3 Course Elements All of these Step 3 Courses include the following: ◆ 2 Volumes of Lecture Notes ◆ Qbook with Practice questions and test-taking strategy guide (850 questions) ◆ Step 3 Review CD-ROM and comprehensive CCS (200 questions) ◆ 5 subject-based assessment tests with explanations (250 questions)

DeluxePrep 6 Months

DeluxePrep 30 Visits

$3,599

$2,799

Course Features: Live Lectures + CenterPrep + Qreview

Course Features: Live Lectures + CenterPrep 30 Visits

You’ll get the benefit of attending our live lectures with the flexibility to review lectures on video at your own pace. Six months of access to Qreview is also included!

Attend live lectures and get 30 visits to a Kaplan center of your choice over a six-month period.


CENTER COURSES

These lectures offer a dynamic, interactive learning environment with our expert faculty members giving you the most relevant content and insight into the Step 3 exam, including CCS strategic review. In addition to over 80 hours of high-yield lectures, you’ll benefit from interaction with faculty and peers. Live lecture courses are currently offered in seven cities across the United States.

If you are unable to travel to one of our live lecture sites, we offer center-based courses at over 150 Kaplan centers in North America. You’ll receive access to 65 hours of video lectures allowing you the flexibility to review the material at your own pace and the ability to focus on areas in which you may need more review. CCS strategy review is included.

LivePrep

Get six months of unlimited, continuous access to a Kaplan center of your choice. If you want more time to prepare, course extensions are available.

$1,799

More than 80 hours of high-yield live lectures offered at four locations. You can choose from 8 LivePrep courses annually. See the course schedule on page 12.

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CenterPrep 6 Months

$1,799

The lectures are focused entirely on the USMLE and the expert faculty make the classes a very enjoyable, learning experience.” —LivePrep Retreat Student Atlanta Center

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Live Lectures are a very good option because you get to interact with the faculty. They are available for you and will answer all of your questions.”

—Aracely Bonilla N. Step 3 DeluxePrep


For more information or to enroll, call 1-800-533-8850 (outside the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada dial 1-213-452-5700) 16

Qbank

About Kaplan Medical’s Qbank Qbank allows you to create personalized practice tests that can be customized in several dimensions. Test yourself under timed exam conditions or in tutorial mode, or create a quiz based upon questions you previously answered incorrectly. Qbank will help you target your weakest areas and strengthen them. Plus, with immediate on-screen feedback and detailed explanations of both the right and wrong answers, you’ll get the comprehensive review you need to feel prepared for your exam. ◆ With Step 1 & Step 2 Qbank you can compare scores with thousands of other users and flag questions for later review ◆ Every month new challenging questions are being added. ◆ Track scores over time

Step 1 Qbank

$279 (3 months)

Step 2 Qbank

$199 (1 month)

Over 2,150 questions

Physiology Qbank

$99 (3 months) $79 (1 month)

Over 750 questions

$249 (3 months)

Step 3 Qbank

$149 (1 month)

$249 (3 months) $149 (1 month)



IV Qbank

IM Qbank

$249 (3 months) $149 (1 month)


$249 (3 months) $149 (1 month)

Over 750 questions

Get the original Qbank from the industry leader in USMLE preparation—Kaplan Medical. Call today to enroll!

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Additional Online Resources

Step 1 Qreview

Step 2 Qreview

$499

$499

Step 1 Qbank + IV Qbank Over 3,400 questions

Step 2 Qbank + IM Qbank Over 2,950 questions

Step 1 Qreview includes 6 months of access to both Step 1 Qbank, our online database of over 2,150 questions, and Integrated Vignettes Qbank, our online clinical case-based database of over 1,250 questions.

Step 2 Qreview includes six months of access to both Step 2 Qbank, our online database of over 2,200 questions, and Internal Medicine Qbank, our online Internal Medicine database of over 750 questions.

WebPrep

Step 3 Qbank + Lecture Notes

$1,799

Includes over 80 hours of audio-streamed lectures and our Step 1 Qbank. Additional study materials include our case-based highyield Step 1 Lecture Notes, our Step 1 Qbook with 850 practice questions, and a test-taking strategy guide.

Online database includes 1,000 Step 3 exam-style questions that can be customized in several dimensions. Additional study materials include our case-based high-yield Step 3 Lecture Notes, our Step 3 Qbook with 850 practice questions, Step 3 Review CD-ROM and a test-taking strategy guide.

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