USMLE Preparation - Kaplan International

USMLE
Preparation
Your pathway to an international career in medicine
New Zealand • Auckland | 2013
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Why choose Kaplan USMLE
preparation?
You can combine your USMLE course with
English language preparation at Kaplan
International College Auckland, where our
quality language courses will ensure that
you reach the required language level prior
to starting your USMLE Preparation course.
• Gain access to the Personal Learning
System, which guides you through your
studies, and ‘Qbank’, which provides
simulated exam style questions to help
you prepare for test day
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Our pathways to medical licensure in New
Zealand and the US can help you to achieve
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Kaplan Medical, the leader in USMLE (United States Medical Licensing
Examination) preparation, has helped tens of thousands of medical
graduates and physicians pass their medical licensing boards with high
scores and continue on to successful careers in medicine.
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• Centre-based preparation allows you to
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World-class USMLE preparation
Kaplan Medical’s USMLE course provides intensive preparation to medical doctors through
centre-based learning. The USMLE is a set of general exams for medical doctors, assessing a
physician’s ability to apply knowledge, concepts and principles, constituting the basis of safe
and effective patient care.
Kaplan Medical’s approach to USMLE
preparation allows students to study at their
own pace and provides access to innovative
resources like the Personal Learning System
(PLS), Qbank and streamed lectures which
compliment the Kaplan Medical Lecture
Notes. Our course content is critically
reviewed and selected based on areas that
are most likely to be tested and are most
important for your exam success!
Course Structure
Each step will follow the basic pattern below:
• Materials reviews
• Chapter quizzes and subject assessment
tests
• Course mid term and final full-length
simulated exam, including comprehensive
critical performance feedback and analysis
to target your weaker areas
Course Resources & Materials
Comprehensive course resources and
preparation materials include:
• World-class video lectures by expert tutors
• Acclaimed Kaplan lecture notes
• Access to the Personal Learning System
• Qbank and Qbank Plus, which includes
practice questions, test taking strategy
guide and subject-based assessment tests
with detailed explanations
Personal Learning System
The Personal Learning System is a
revolutionary online course component
designed to ensure that you fully understand
the review material as you progress through
the disciplines.
Following each chapter in the lecture notes,
the PLS will produce a quiz or assessment
test. PLS will then pinpoint the remediation
required, and will generate mini online
lectures and direct you to specific page
numbers to go back and review – all
according to your specific weaknesses
demonstrated by your performance. In
addition, you will also receive performance
feedback by organ system, discipline, topic,
subtopic and physician task.
Qbank
Qbank, incorporated in your USMLE
preparation, is a state of the art question
bank, with innovative features including
personal test analysis and Score Estimator.
It is a targeted and realistic way to prep, the
‘reKap’ feature provides summarised highyield reviews, related to each question.
You can create customised tests by organ
system or discipline or track your performance
with our score comparison feature, only found
on Kaplan Medical’s Qbank.
Course Facts 2013
Start dates
Every Monday
Recommended English entry requirements
Kaplan Advanced level or IELTS 6.0
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must be medical graduates from a
medical school listed in the FAIMER directory:
imed.faimer.org
Applicants will need to score 40% or greater in a
diagnostic pre-test to qualify for the course.
Lesson length
20 hours per week
Course length
24 weeks/ 6 months per step
Location
New Zealand: Auckland
Recommended age
18 +
Fees
Course fees
Step 1 or Step 2CK: 6500 NZD per step
Packages
Package Step 1 and Step 2CK: 12350*
Qbank Plus
Qbank Plus includes Kaplan’s 150 question
diagnostic test with performance analysis,
integrated vignettes, over 4600 practice
questions and audio explanations for up
to 200 of the most difficult questions. It is
the perfect supplement to your centre
based course.
For further information please check
www.ecfmg.org/fees
www.mcnz.org/registration
* Prices subject to change and do not include examination fees.
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Reach your USMLE goals!
Choose Kaplan for your first step on the road to becoming a registered doctor in New
Zealand or the United States. The unique structure of the Kaplan Medical USMLE Preparation
programmes are designed to provide you with a solid grounding in medical principles and give
you the knowledge and confidence to pass the USMLE.
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Step 1 Preparation (6 months)
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The USMLE Step 1 Preparation course is a 6 month programme
featuring a comprehensive basic science review covering the 8
key disciplines (Anatomy, Behavioural Science, Biochemistry,
Medical Genetics, Microbiology/Immunology, Pathology,
Pharmacology, Physiology) and teaches medical graduates
strategies necessary to prepare and complete the exam.
The USMLE Step 1 Exam is a one-day computer exam, which
includes 336 questions and spans 8 hours of testing, broken
down into seven 1 hour blocks of 48 questions each.
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Step 2CK Preparation (6 months)
The USMLE Step 2CK Preparation course is a 6 month
programme featuring a review of clinical knowledge including
internal medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Surgery, Neurology,
Psychiatry, Public Health and more.
The Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) is a multiple-choice exam,
with approximately 352 questions. It is divided into 8 sixty
minute blocks and spans one 9 hour testing session. It is
designed to determine whether the examinee possesses the
medical knowledge and understanding of clinical science, which
are considered essential for the provision of patient care under
their supervision.
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Q bank and the videos.
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If you want to apply for General Registration to practise medicine in New Zealand
or continue training to become a specialist:
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Sit and pass your NZREX
Clinical Examination
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Sit and pass your USMLE Step 1 and Step 2CK Exams to enable
you to sit the NZREX Clinical.
Established by the Medical Council of New Zealand to
assess overseas trained doctors, the NZREX Clinical is a live
examination which involves 16 patient simulations. Exams held
4-6 times per year.
and complete a paid NZ hospital
4 Secure
residency (12 months)
Pass the NZREX Clinical Exam to be able to apply through
the New Zealand District Health Boards for a one year, paid
residency position.
After securing this position, you will be working under
supervision and be assessed during a 12 month period with a
provisional general scope of practice.
Please note that you need an English level of IELTS 7.5 in
speaking & listening and IELTS 7.0 in reading & writing to
qualify. Kaplan can help you with IELTS preparation if needed.
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and Step 3 (6 months)
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Residency Match and US Residency Training
The Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam is a “hands-on” exam that tests
the examinee’s clinical and communication skills through his/her
ability to gather information from standardised patients, perform a
physical examination, communicate the findings to the patient and
write a patient note.
1. ECFMG Certification
2. Enrol in NRMP
3. Apply using ERAS
4. Interviewing at residency
programmes
Step 3 assesses the examinee’s ability to apply medical knowledge
and the understanding of biomedical and clinical science essential
for the unsupervised practice of medicine, with emphasis on patient
management in independent settings. This exam is taken during the
Match application season.
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 Programme (NRMP,
www.nrmp.org). Results are announced annually in March.
5. Rank programmes
6. If no match, “scramble” or reapply
following year
Generally, programmes look for USMLE scores above 200/82, the
higher the better. They also prefer US 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.
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Your life in New Zealand
New Zealand is a unique country in which to study and create your future. Prepare for USMLE
in New Zealand and pave your way to a solid future in the medical field. Kaplan International
Colleges can even arrange for you to live with a Kiwi family in a homestay or independently in
apartment style residences.
Career Opportunities
Potential to settle in New Zealand
Upon being approved by the New Zealand
Medical Council for General Scope of
Practice, New Zealand offers a number of
options for your future:
With beautiful scenery and a friendly and
relaxed environment, New Zealand offers
an ideal place to live. Medical doctors are
listed on New Zealand’s Skills Shortage list,
which means you may qualify for a Work
Permit, Work to Residence or the Skilled
Migrant Category. For more information
about your options visit:
www.immigration.govt.nz
• General Practitioner – you may continue
working as a general practitioner
• Specialist/Vocational Training – you may
select to continue training through one of
the District Health Boards to specialise in a
particular area of medicine
• Practise abroad – New Zealand is the perfect
place to gain experience and further skills
before practising medicine in another country
For full details on your career opportunities
in New Zealand, please contact the New
Zealand Medical Council, or visit their
website: www.mcnz.org.nz
Why choose to study
in New Zealand?
• New Zealand has an easy visa application process,
with students simply requiring a Student Visa
• Competitive course prices. Our tuition prices offer
a more economical alternative to other locations
• Less expensive living costs. New Zealand has a
high standard of living that is affordable even
while studying
• Live and study in a fantastic and unique
environment. Enjoy New Zealand’s exciting outdoor
activities, beautiful and stunning scenery and
learn about the Kiwi culture
Application Checklist
To ensure your application is complete,
please include the following documents:
•Y
our completed Kaplan International
Colleges
enrolment form
• Proof of your English proficiency
• Copy of passport
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Kaplan is there is a lot of
communication with the
students in class and the
opportunity to work in groups.
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ertified and translated copies of your
medical degree
and transcript*
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* Students must be a medical student or graduate of a
medical school on the FAIMER directory. You can find
a list of approved schools on: imed.faimer.org
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Accommodation
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the summer or at Christmas. See price list or speak to a Kaplan representative for details.
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(If not, you will need to organise your own medical insurance)
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APPLICATION PROCESS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Application: Please send the signed Enrolment Form and
supporting documents as listed in the application checklist to your
Kaplan Representative with the enrolment fee and, if applicable,
the courier fee.
Please refer to Kaplan International Colleges full terms and
conditions online at www.kaplaninternational.com
1. Rules and regulations: Kaplan students are subject to the rules
and regulations governing the particular school location attended.
2. Payment deadline: All course costs must be paid in full before the
course start.
2. Arrivals and departures: All accommodation is booked from the
Saturday or Sunday before the course start date until the Saturday
morning after the course end date, unless otherwise advised.
A partial week may be counted as 1 week’s accommodation.
3. Visa information: It is the responsibility of the student to arrange
all visas and to have a valid passport. New Zealand: In accordance
with government regulations, visa support (Fees Receipt) is only
issued by Kaplan International Colleges when full payment has been
received. Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on
rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting
requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration
Service and can be viewed on their website at
www.immigration.govt.nz
4. Courier fees: A courier service is available at NZD85 for the
purpose of sending you documentation.
5. Travel and Medical Insurance: Travel and medical insurance is
compulsory for the duration of your stay regardless of your course
length. Most international students are not entitled to publicly
funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical
treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of
that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded
health services are available through the Ministry of Health and can
be viewed on their website at www.moh.govt.nz. In addition, The
Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance
for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New
Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related
costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at
www.acc.co.nz
6. Tuition fees: Tuition fees include USMLE Preparation course
materials, use of computer room and Internet. English lessons and
other additional services and fees are not included.
3. Public holidays: Classes are normally not held and most school
facilities are closed on public holidays.
4. Prices: Kaplan has the right to change prices due to tax increases,
governmental actions or other events beyond Kaplan’s control.
Prices are valid for courses starting in 2013.
5. Expulsion/Suspension: Any student who commits a criminal
offence, violates the student conduct code or school policy, has a very
poor attendance record or fails to pay an amount he or she is directly
or indirectly liable to pay Kaplan in order to undertake the course,
may be expelled or suspended. Kaplan reserves the right to reject an
applicant or terminate a student’s enrolment in the programme if the
student’s continued participation represents a risk to their health and
safety or to the health and safety of other students or staff. No refund
will be given and the immigration authorities will be informed.
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agents are not liable for damages, injuries, illnesses and violations
to people or goods, unless such liability is legally imposed.
7. Force majeure: It is a basic stipulation of the agreement/contract
between students and Kaplan International Colleges, its affiliates or
its representatives (collectively referred to as Kaplan), that Kaplan
is not liable in cases where Kaplan is unable to fulfil any services to
which they are contractually bound because of fire, natural disaster,
act of government, failure of suppliers or subcontractors, labour
disputes or other reasons which are beyond their control.
8. Codes of practice: Kaplan has agreed to observe and be bound by
the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
published by the New Zealand Minister of Education. Information on
this Code is available from www.minedu.govt.nz
9. Student Visa: Student visa holders are required to provide Kaplan
with a current residential address and telephone number at all times,
maintain satisfactory academic progress and attend a minimum
of 80% of their course. Students who fail to show up for their
enrolment or with less than 80% attendance will be reported to NZIS
in New Zealand.
REFUND, CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION POLICY
Refunds will be made via the Kaplan representative to whom the
fees were originally paid, or to the student’s bank account in the
same country and currency in which the fees were originally paid.
All refunds will be made within 45 days of written notification. In the
event of Kaplan International Colleges cancelling or terminating a
course, a full refund of all unused fees will be made. Tuition: New
Zealand (in accordance with the NZQA and Kaplan International
Colleges refund policy): In accordance with the NZQA and Kaplan
refund policy: Courses of 13 weeks or longer: cancellations or
terminations made within the first 10 working days of the course
will be refunded in full, less a deduction for costs of 25% of the fee
paid. After the first 10 days no refunds will be given. Courses of
5-12 weeks: cancellations or terminations made prior to or within
the first 5 days of the course will be refunded in full, less 25%.
After the first 5 days no refunds will be given. Courses of under 5
weeks: cancellations or terminations made prior to or within the
first 2 days of the course will be refunded in full, less 50%. After
the first 2 days no refunds will be given. Students who withdraw
before the course commences will also be subject to the above
criteria. Accommodation: Students must give 4 week’s notice in
writing to the Principal. A refund will be made of 100% of the unused
accommodation fee less notice period and the applicable change
fee. These Terms & Conditions may differ according to any changes
in the policy of the governing body. You will be notified at the time
of booking of any such changes. Any dispute, claim or other matter
arising will be subject to the current laws in the destination country.
In these Terms & Conditions, Kaplan International Colleges refers to
all Kaplan International Colleges group schools in New Zealand.
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Kaplan International Colleges - Accreditation and Memberships
Kaplan International Colleges in New Zealand are fully accredited by NZQA.
Kaplan International Colleges New Zealand is a member of English NZ.
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