Welcome to

Kaplan Medical

4425 Ponce De Leon, #1612

Coral Gables, FL 33146

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4425 Ponce De Leon Boulevard

Suite 1612

Coral Gables, FL 33146

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday 9am - 9pm

Friday-Sunday 10am - 5pm

(305) 441-5323, Ext. 5000 or 5002

Miami Kaplan Center

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Coral Gables:

Coral Gables’ founders imagined both a “City Beautiful” and a “Garden City,” with

lush green avenues winding through a residential city, punctuated by civic

landmarks and embellished with detailed and playful architectural

features. Known as The City Beautiful, Coral Gables stands out as a planned

community that blends color, details, and the Mediterranean Revival architectural

style. International:

From its inception, Coral Gables was designed to be an international City, and is

now home to more than 20 consulates and foreign government offices and more

than 140 multinational corporations. As early as 1925, City Founder George

Merrick predicted Coral Gables would serve as "a gateway to Latin America." To

further establish international ties, the City has forged relationships with six

Sister Cities: Aix-en Provence, France; Cartagena, Colombia; Granada, Spain;

La Antigua, Guatemala; Province of Pisa, Italy; and Quito, Ecuador (emeritus).

Our Neighborhood

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University of Miami:

The University of Miami is located in Coral Gables

Shopping:

Coral Gables attracts national and regional retailers along with an abundance of

boutiques and retail shops. Miracle Mile is the center of a true downtown district.

Located across the street from the Kaplan Medical Center in Coral Gables is

“The Village of Merrick Park”, a 780,000 square foot retail, residential and office

project anchored by Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom, and has more than 100 other select retailers including Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Coach and Gucci.

Our Neighborhood

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What’s so great about Miami for IMGs?

• Gateway to Latin America

• IMGs can get to any major destination within 30 minutes or less in the Miami area. Examples – Hospitals, Malls, Beaches, Theaters, Clubs, etc.

• The Miami-Dade Area has 15+ hospitals that help IMGs with Observerships/Clerkships/Residency Positions.

• The culture is very welcoming to all nationalities.

• It is the cultural melting pot of the South.

• The weather is comfortable all year-round

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International Medical Graduates in US

Residency Positions

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• Jackson Memorial Hospital - Miami

• Miami Children’s Hospital - Miami

• Mount Sinai - Miami Beach

• Cleveland Clinic – Weston

• Palmetto Hospital – Hialeah

• Mercy Hospital – Coconut Grove

• Bascom Palmer Hospital – Miami

• University of Miami Hosptial (UMH) – Miami

• Larkin Hospital – South Miami

Note, most students have done observerships at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

IMG Friendly Hospitals

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What Miami Students say about our location

• Nice Area and great commute by Free Trolley,

Metrorail, Tri-Rail, Car, and/or Bus

• The Miami Kaplan Center is very clean.

• Friendly & Caring Staff willing to go above and beyond

for each and every student

• The Miami location has a dynamic and knowledgeable

USMLE Guided Study Session leader

• The center is located in a safe neighborhood next to the

Village of Merrick Park Mall.

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Student Outings

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Kaplan Miami Student Testimonials

“Awesome Staff! Helpful at anytime, good location”

Patrice Vinsard – Ecuador

“I love Kaplan Miami! Since the first day I felt a very warming, happy and

supportive environment”

Aurora Maria Concepcion --Dominican Republic

“I’ve had an excellent experience here. The staff in the center, the students, the

location, the weather and the life in Miami make a perfect combination to reach

your goals”

Pedro Garcia Quintero –Venezuela

“As a Latin American person I have chosen to live in the sunshine state and take

my classes at Kaplan Coral Gables. It was the correct choice since Kaplan Coral

Gables is an amazing place, guided by extremely professional people”

Giancarlo Cordoni --Brazil

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Ana Calvo

Director/ PDSO

Irian Thornthwaite

Student Advisor

Candice Schottenloher

DSO/Student Advisor

Eric Quintero Senior Medical Programs

Consultant

Kaplan Miami Medical Team

Robert Mesa Student Services Manager /

DSO

Dr. Mee Mee Tun Yin

Medical Advisor

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Center Resources

•On-site Medical Advising staff

•2 Large Computer Labs

•3 Designated School Officials

•Group and Quiet Study Rooms

•Student Lounge: refrigerator, microwaves, filtered water, coffee

machine, & vending machines

•FREE Wireless Network

•Medical Book resource rack

• Monthly Social Events for safe group activities

•Monthly Drawings for USMLE Study Aids

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Fitness Centers

Cross Fit Gables

4210 Ponce De Leon Blvd

crossfitgables.net

LA Fitness (Kaplan Discount)

5701 Sunset Drive

www.lafitness.com

Bodies by Pilates Studio

430 S Dixie Hwy

http://bodiesbypilatesstudio.com/

Equinox (Kaplan Discount)

370 San Lorenzo Ave http://www.equinox.com/clubs/coralgables

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Where to Eat Located in the heart of Coral Gables, there are hundreds of dining options within blocks of the Kaplan

Center! Here are just a few… head across the street to C’est Bon, which offers a discount to our Kaplan

students. You can also try the Yard House, Villagio, Sawa or the Nordstrom Bistro. An additional option

is to take the free trolley and eat on the famous Miracle Mile.

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Things to Do

South Beach: No visit to Miami can be considered complete without a stop at South Beach -- the quintessential Miami hot

spot. From shopping to partying, this area of Miami Beach is well-known for being a trendy locale.

Everglades: With 1.5 million acres of swamps, saw-grass prairies and sub-tropical jungles, Everglades National Park is

one of the most unusual public parks in the United States. Located on the southern tip of Florida, the park

is home to 14 rare and endangered species, including the American Crocodile, the Florida Panther and the

West Indian Manatee.

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Things to Do

Zoo Miami: Zoo Miami is fast becoming one of the best zoos in the nation. Its climate allows it to keep a wide variety of

animals from Asia, Australia and Africa like no other zoo in the country. One of the first free-range zoos in

the country, the exhibits are entirely cage-less.

Seaquarium: The Miami Seaquarium is located right in the middle of the tourist area, on the causeway between

downtown Miami and Key Biscayne. It's a fabulous stop where you can witness an outdoor aquarium

experience that's only possible in our tropical climate.

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Things to Do

Hit the Beach!!! Miami’s beaches offer a great opportunity to get some exercise or just enjoy some time in the sun!

Jungle Island Jungle Island (formerly known as Parrot Jungle) offers visitors a fun, educational opportunity to get an up-

close look at tropical birds in replicas of their natural habitats.

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•Areas of Miami to consider:

Brickell

Coconut Grove

Coral Gables

Doral

Downtown Miami

Kendall

Miami Beach

South Miami

•Work with the center team to determine safe areas

•Talk with us if deal seems “To good to be true.”

Tips on finding an apartment

(For sublets, shares, or single apartment rentals)

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Helpful Housing Websites

• Craigslist: http://miami.craigslist.org/apa/

• For Rent: http://www.forrent.com/

• Apartments: http://www.apartments.com/

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Example: Low Cost Housing

Online apartment/hotel search services exist, as well as property management companies.

The slide show presentation is just an example of a few locations in Miami. Students should search online for their desired price range in the above cities.

Mayan Tower & Villas

5880 SW 74th Terr.

South Miami, FL 33143

Price Range:

• Studio from $880

• 1 Bedroom from $990

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Example: Low Cost Housing 2

Online apartment/hotel search services exist, as well as property management companies.

The slide show presentation is just an example of a few locations in Miami. Students should search online for their desired price range.

Southgate Towers &

Apartment Homes

900 West Ave

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Price Range:

• Studio from $820

• 1 Bedroom from $1189

• 2 Bedrooms from $1395

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Example: Medium Cost Housing

One Broadway

1451 South Miami Ave

Miami, FL 33130

Price Range

• Studio: $1395 - $1595

• 1 Bedroom: $1695 - $2225

• 2 Bedroom: $1995 - $2895

The slide show presentation is just an example of a few locations in Miami. Students should search online for their desired price range in the above cities.

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Example: Medium Cost Housing 2

Camden

1010 South Miami Ave

Miami, FL 33130

Price Range

• Studio: $1476 - $1648

• 1 Bedroom: $1519 -$2025

• 2 Bedroom: $2011 - $2592

The slide show presentation is just an example of a few locations in Miami. Students should search online for their

desired price range in the above cities.

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Example: Medium Cost Housing 3

One Plaza

1800 SW 1st Avenue

Miami, FL 33129

Price Range

• 1 Bedroom from $1400

• 2 Bedrooms from $1650

• 3 Bedrooms from $2100

The slide show presentation is just an example of a few locations in Miami. Students should search online for their

desired price range in the above cities.

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Example: High Cost Housing

Gables Grand Plaza

353 Aragon Avenue,

Coral Gables, FL 33134

Price Range:

• 1 bedroom: From $1695

• 2 bedroom: From $2105

The slide show presentation is just an example of a few locations in Miami. Students should search online for their desired price range in the above cities.

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Approximate Monthly Budget in Miami

Expenses Price

-Housing (low cost): $1000.00

-Utilities $150

-Food $200

-Cell Phone $100

-Transportation $60

-Entertainment $200 (depends on activity)

-Internet/Cable $60

Total: $1770 • Note: Housing costs depend on roommates / location / length of stay. Some

students spend as little as $800/month and as much as $2500/month.

• Total for all expenses depend on student’s personal budget.

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Commute time from local Neighborhoods

• Brickell to Miami Center: 25 minutes by public transportation

• Coconut Grove to Miami Center: 21 minutes by public transportation

• Doral to Miami Center: 1 hour by public transportation

• Kendall to Miami Center: 17 minutes by public transportation

• Miami Beach to Miami Center: 1 hour & 7 minutes by public transportation

• Downtown Miami to Miami Center: 25 minutes by public transportation

• South Miami to Miami Center: 14 minutes by public transportation

• Coral Gables to Center: 19 minutes –walking distance

Special Note:

Commuting by car will be faster than walking or public transportation.

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Getting Around

THE TROLLEY:

Most businesses in Coral Gables are less than 2 blocks

away! Coral Gables has a pedestrian-friendly downtown

district. The principal trolley route runs along Ponce de Leon,

and businesses are a short walk.

The trolley also connects commuters to the entire Metro-

Dade transit system at Douglas Station.

The Trolley is Free!

The Trolley Runs Monday- Friday

6:30 AM-8:00 PM*

* First Friday of the month, runs until 10:00 PM

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Metro Rail Ticket: $2

Metro Rail Monthly Pass: $100 (Ask about Kaplan Metro Student Discount $67.50)

http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metrorail.asp

Miami Metro Rail Map

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We look forward to seeing you soon!

For us,

“Dreams really do come true.”