Welcome to Kaplan
New Jersey Penn Station Center
One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102
New York Medical Institute
New Jersey Penn Station
• Getting around
• Our Lecture Facility
• Our Step 2 CS Facility
• Our Computer Labs
• Finding an apartment
• Furnishing your place
• Opening a bank account
• Fitness Center Options
• Phone and internet
• Childcare options
• Grocery and convenience stores
• Clothing and specialty stores
• Local Attractions
CS Classroom
KAPLAN MEDICALNew York Medical
Institute
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Our Lecture Facility
•Our facility contains two lecture halls.
• Our large lecture hall can comfortably seat 200 people
• Our small lecture hall can comfortably seat 80 people
•Each lecture hall is equipped with state of the art audio/video systems, large projector screens, and stadium seating providing a comfortable viewing experience.
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Our CS Facility
•Our CS 40 seat CS classroom is equipped with a demo exam bed, otoscope, opthalmoscope, and sink where demonstrations are held in front of the class.
•The exam room hallway simulates the hallway at the actual testing centers, complete with sliding door boxes mounted on the doors to display the case info.
•Each of our 12 exam rooms simulate the actual testing centers. This gives you the complete experience of working in the clinical test environment. Each exam room supplies you with the patient bed, otoscope, opthalmoscope, sink, etc.
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Our Computer Labs
•The facility contains three quiet study computer labs
•Our students can access their Personal Learning System and view the entire Kaplan Medical video library at one of our 80 computers
•Computer reservations can be made at our front desk during our normal business hours.
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Getting Around• Personal transportation and parking
• There are many pay garages in the area.
• Public transportation will be your easiest way of getting around
• Public transportationTake any form of mass transit to Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey located at Raymond Plaza, between Market Street and Raymond Boulevard and minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport. Newark Penn Station is served by the Newark Light Rail, New Jersey Transit commuter rail, Amtrak long distance trains, the PATH rapid transit system, and local, regional and national bus services (NJ Transit Greyhound, and other private operators).
NJ Transit Newark Lightrail
Amtrack PATH
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Finding and Furnishing an Apartment
• Neighborhoods and Locations• Just five miles west of Manhattan
• Many people live and stay here because of its convenient location as a commuter city just outside of New York City with easy access by subway.
• There are numerous national and international businesses stationed in Newark, as well as attractions ranging from easy Jersey Shore access to live music venues to artistic and cultural venues.
• The financial, commercial, and transportation nucleus of the Garden State.
• An exciting cultural hub, filled with events and attractions for students from near and far.
• Average rental rates• Renting an apartment can cost between $800 and $1,200 a month for a single-bedroom
apartment
• Up to $1,500 or more for a two-bedroom apartment.
• General application requirements• Security deposit, income verification, etc.
• Furnishing your apartment• IKEA www.ikea.com/us
• Target www.target.com
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Finding Apartment – Kaplan Partners
•AveAVE presents luxuriously appointed, fully furnished one and two bedroom suites accompanied by gourmet kitchens with top of the line appliances and house wares, walk in closets and spacious elegant bathrooms. Wireless internet, DVD players and cd players compliment the setting. Housing available for single, double, triple, and quadruple occupancy.
•Contact Number 908.372.7300
• ELEVEN 80 Designed with spacious and flexible layouts, Eleven80 offers unfurnished studio, one bedroom, flexible one bedroom and two bedroom residences. The tower homes offer exhilarating city views with some residences featuring private terraces. Each light-filled residence at Eleven80 features a gourmet kitchen, marble bath, washer/dryer, hardwood floors, spacious closets, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning.
•Contact Number 973-824-1180
•Extended Stay Elizabeth-Newark • Well-equipped kitchen with cooking and eating utensils, full size fridge, 2 burner stove top,
microwave, toaster and coffee maker • Wireless-High Speed Internet Access Available ($4.99 onetime fee per stay)• Complimentary Parking• Coin Operated Guest Laundry on-site
•Contact Number 908-355-4300
COMPLEX CONTACT INFO PRICE RANGE TYPE NOTES
HALLMARK HOUSELuxury Rental Community
10 Hill Street
Newark, NJ 07104
Ms. Jamilah Cooper
Main: (973) 622 – 2441
Fax: (973) 622 – 1620
www.hallmarkapts.com
$830 - $1400Studio, 1, 2
Unfurnished
• 10-15 Min Walking to NYMI New Jersey Penn Station Center
• All utilities Included (Central Air, Cable ready, Monitored access entry system)
• Laundry facilities and restaurant on premises
FOREST HILL TERRACE
325 Grafton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
Main: (973) 485 – 1535
Fax: (973) 485 – 0153
www.foresthillterrace.com
$700 - $1050Studio, 1, 2
Unfurnished
• 15 NJ Light Rail ride to NYMI New Jersey Penn Station Center
• On site laundry facilities
• Utilities: heat and hot water provided at no additional fee• Walking distance to shopping and schools
PAVILLION APARTMENTS
351 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07104
Main: (973) 484 – 2101
Fax: (973) 484 – 1519
www.pavillionrentals.com
$700 - $1300Studio, 1, 2 Bedrooms
Unfurnished
• 20 Minute walk or 10 minute NJ Light Rail ride to NYMI New Jersey Penn Station Center
• All utilities included
•24 hour security and emergency maintenance
•Monitored access entry system
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Other Housing Options
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Other Housing Options ContinuedCOMPLEX CONTACT INFO PRICE RANGE TYPE NOTES
MOUNT PROSPECT TOWER
380 Mt. Prospect Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
Main: (973) 481 - 6544 $850 - $1650
Studio, 1, 2, 3 Bedrooms
Unfurnished
• All utilities Included, cable ready
• 24 Hour Maintenance
• Mass transit steps away
• On-site laundry facilities
• Private terraces
FOREST HILL TOWERS 1 & II
555 Mr. Prospect Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
Main: (973) 268 – 2267 $785 - $1425Studio, 1, 2
Unfurnished
• All utilities included
•1On site laundry facilities
• Controlled access entry• 24 hour doorperson
PAVILION APARTMENTS
350 Georgia King Village
Newark, NJ 07107
Main: (973) 622 - 6828 $693 - $1790Studio, 1, 2, 3 Bedrooms
Unfurnished
• All utilities included, cable ready
• 24 Hour Security and Emergency Maintenance
• Steps away from mass transit
• On-site laundry facilities
• Close to shopping
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Opening a Bank Account
• Requirements for opening an account• Kaplan will provide you with a letter describing your situation as and F-1 student.
Ask your International Student Advisor for this letter. Take your passport, I-20, and your letter to the bank.
• Recommended banks• Bank of America
One Gateway Center, LobbyNewark, NJ 07102
• Wells Fargo
Two Gateway CenterNewark, NJ 07102
• PNC Bank
185 Ferry StreetNewark, NJ 07102
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Fitness Center Options
• New York Sports Club• Located right across the hall from Kaplan
• Students receive a 10% discount and free use of a gym locker
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Phone and Internet
• Phone and internet options will be determined by where you live.
• Check with your building management or landlord for the proper phone and internet service in that area.
• Typical providers include• Comcast • Verizon• Cablevision
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Childcare Options We offer full and part-time care, weekend care and holiday care for children from six weeks to five years. The National Newark Building744 Broad Street, 2nd Fl. MezzanineNewark, NJ 07102
Six weeks – 18 months 18.5 months – 3 years old 3.5 – 5 years old$285.00 $265.00 $245.00Kaplan Medical$256.50
Kaplan Medical$238.50
Kaplan Medical$220.50
Weekly Rates – Discounts on weekly tuition only
Daily Rates – Full DaySix weeks – 18 months 18.5 months – 3 years old 3.5 – 5 years old$75.00 $70.00 $65.00
Expanded Services
After School CareMonday – Friday 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.5 – 12 years$120.00 per week
In addition to a premium quality curriculum, we offer Suzuki violin, theatre arts, gymnastic and more.
For more information call 973.353.0102or visit www.bobbiesbabiescenter.com
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Grocery and Convenience Stores
• Grocery Stores• Pathmark
281 Ferry Street
• Convenience Stores• Mini Convenience Store
463 Broad Street
• Quick Check516 Raymond Blvd
http://www.jerseygardens.com
• Jersey Gardens• New Jersey's largest outlet mall• 30 minutes from midtown Manhattan• Five minutes from Newark Airport (shuttle available) • Over 200 stores all under one roof • Tax-free shopping on clothes and shoes • Deluxe food court and themed-sit down restaurants • Children's play area
Other Options in Newark
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Clothing and Specialty Stores
• While in Newark, explore The Ironbound renowned for its Portuguese, Brazilian and Spanish cuisine as well as some great shopping.
America's Fashions150 Ferry Street(973) 344-8813
La Canastilla Inc.171 Ferry Street(973) 589-4849
Mainstream Fight Wear31 Merchant Street(973) 732-3600
Kids Place311 Ferry Street(973) 344-3300
The Children's Place181 Ferry Street1(877) Place USAwww.childrensplace.com
Boticario70 Adams Street22 Ferry Street1(877) 723-5392
Comp-U-Max 271 Lafayette Street(973) 732-0696
Electronics & Cellular Plaza 39 Ferry Street(973) 466-9566
Other Options in Newark
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Volunteer Opportunities
• American Red Cross• The American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five
areas: • community services that help the needy; • support and comfort for military members and their
families; the collection, • processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood
products; • educational programs that promote health and safety• international relief and development programs.
Click for locations in surrounding area
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Local Attractions•New York City, better known as "The Big Apple" and commonly referred as "The Capital of the World" is a spectacular place to live and visit. It is the largest city in the United States and the home of the United Nations, the center of global finance, communications, business and entertainment.
•Prudential Center, a state-of-the-art arena built for the NHL’s Stanley Cup champion NJ Devils, also presents concerts plus major special and family events, Seton Hall college basketball and more.
•The glittering NJ Performing Arts Center is a stunning performance venue that hosts national and international headline performers.
Getting here Address
One Gateway Center, 16th Floor
Newark, New Jersey USA 07102 NJ Penn Station Facebook Center hours
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 10:00pm
Friday – Sunday 09:00am – 05:00pm
Accessing study resources/materials• We have an extensive library of books that can barrowed by asking our front desk Student
Advisor Reserving a work station
• We have 80 computers available for study• Each computer is available for reservations in4 hour blocks.• Reservations can be made at the Front Desk with any of our Student Advisors
Study rooms• We have 13 quite study rooms that are available to any Kaplan Medical Student
New Jersey Penn Station
KAPLAN MEDICALNew York Medical
Institute
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New Jersey Penn Station Center Staff
Medical Programs DirectorKeith Witek
Medical AdvisorsAzmi Jawed
Alice Akunyili
DSOKonya Hood
Stacy Feszchak
Medical Programs Managers
Maria Arenas(Live Lecture)
Anna Hong(Complete Prep)
Melanie Piatkowski(Clinical Skills)
Student Service SpecialistPamela Minder-Slagle
Denise Giaimo
Thank you for choosing Kaplan
New York Medical Institute
New Jersey Penn Station Center