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Welcome to theKaplan Medical Center inPasadena!283 South Lake Ave.Suite 277Pasadena, California 91101Phone: 626.584.9613 x0
Pasadena Kaplan Center283 S Lake Ave.Suite 277Pasadena, CA 91101626.584.9613 ext 0Hours of OperationMon – Thurs 8am – 8pmFri – Sat 9:00am - 5:00pmSunday – closed
Our NeighborhoodPasadena is located 10 miles (16 kilometers) northeastof downtown Los Angeles. The city is bordered by theSan Gabriel Mountains to the north and 7 other cities.The elevation of Pasadena is 864 ft (263 meters) abovesea level.The climate is sub-tropical and semi-arid. The averagehigh temperature is 75 F (24 C) and the average low is48F (9C). The overall average is 62F (17C).
Downtown Pasadena atnight
The Pasadena Centerwithin Southern California
World Class museums
Huntington Gardens
Home of the Rose Bowland annual Rose parade
Nearby Los Angeles –culture,sports,restaurants
Tourist fun spots, beaches– so much to do and see
Your Pasadena StaffDavid KarstenCenter DirectorReyna Reynaldo-AguayonService and OperationsManagerDr. Gilda NooriMedical AdvisorThet NoeDesignated School OfficialSherry MirhosseiniMedical Advisor
2 Computer Labs36 Stations each
Lecture Hall seats up to 130 Students
Study rooms – up to 4 each day
Doctors in the lounge
Wide selection of restaurantssurrounding our Center!!
The Pasadena Advantage One Stop Shop– Great Med Advising – 2 onsite med advisors– 1 of only 3 Step 2 CS course locations Center Experience– Friendly and experienced staff members– Residency support – Free in Center events Great Proximity to Los Angeles Great weather year round
“Kaplan Pasadena is a great center, well equipped in a nice location and all thestaff are always ready to help you if you have any questions or needs! They’reawesome!” - Isabel Palomo – El Salvador“Kaplan Pasadena is a very good place for IMGs to finish their licensing exam.The environment is very conducive for studying. The staff here are very friendlyand cooperative. They are ready to answer any questions and help in anypossible way. Students here are nice and I have mad a lot of friends”Mohammad Al-Hameed – Iraq“The Kaplan Pasadena Center is located in the heart of the city and best place tobe while driving on the road to Residency. The best thing about the center is theethnic diversity among students and staff The staff have made the center feellike a family” - Hitesh Suhagiya – IndiaPasadena Student Testimonials
Life in Pasadena & Los Angeles International Cuisine Beaches Arts & Entertainment Amusement Parks Elite Hospitals Hollywood
Center Events & Celebrations
Weather in PasadenaAverage Beautiful DaysLowJanuary to March8 CHigh21 CApril to June12 C26 CJuly to September17 C33 COctober to December10 C24 C
Monthly Budget for PasadenaBudget Expense (minimum)Price Housing 800.00 Utilities 100.00Food 500.00Cell Phone 100.00Transport Pass Monthly (bus/metro) 60.00 Total 1560.00Note: Housing costs depend on roommates/location/length of stay.Some students spend as little as 400/month and as much as 2500/month.
Housing Many housing options te apartmentsRoom rentalsTraditional hotelsExtended stay hotels
Shared Rooms– Range in price from 450 850/month– May or may not be furnished– May or may not indicate a preferredgender– Ads found in center or on web Ad currently in our center’slounge– 450/month – Room in Nearby HouseLow to Medium Options
Homestays– Shared room within a home– Rooms are furnished– Some meals usuallyprovided– No utility payments– Other amenities vary– Homestay sources WebsitesPostings at Kaplan– Prices range from 750 1700 Sharyn’s Place (pictured)– 40- 55/day depending onthe room– Furnished– Breakfast & Dinner Included– Transportation to KaplanIncludedMedium to High Options
Apartments– Variable buildings & rooms per unit– Variable levels of amenities– Pools– Laundry– Concierge– Utilities– Priced from 700 - 1500 per month Corporate Hotels/Apartments–––– Fully FurnishedKitchen items providedStudio or 1 BedroomLaundry on site2 Double Beds - StudioExtended Stay Hotels in Arcadia(pictured)– Kaplan Rate of 47/day for 30 nights– Comes to about 1450/month– Different rates for shorter time periodsMedium to High OptionsQueen Suite
Finding a Place to Live Pasadena is part of:– Los Angeles County– San Gabriel Valley (not San Fernando Valley) Options– Corporate apartments & long term hotels– Homestays www.Prmhomestay.comwww.Usaish.com– Apartments & Rooms for Rent www.WestsideRentals.com Sites like www.Sublet.com or www.Relo.com www.Craigslist.org Need more help to find a roommate or place to live?– Email the center director david.karsten@kaplan.com– Call the center @ 626-584-9613 x0
Neighborhoods Most students live within a 10 mile radius of center Living off the bus or train line makes it easier Cities/Neighborhoods Near Pasadena– South Pasadena– Glendale– Sierra Madre– Eagle rock– DTLA– Highland Park
Metro System
www.metro.netTrip Planner:http://socaltransport.org/tm pub start.phpMetro System – Pasadena Area
Public Transit Lines Serving thePasadena Center Los Angeles Metro Lines www.metro.net ARTS Bus Routes 10 & 20 http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/Transportation/ARTS/ Commuter Express Bus Line 549 http://www.ladottransit.com/comexp/ Foothill Transit Lines 187 & 690 www.foothilltransit.org****All of these lines come within 4 blocks or less of the center
Examples of Public Transit Commutes To the Pasadena Center from Metro Bus 780 From West Hollywood – 60 minutes From Hollywood – 45 minutes From Glendale – 30 minutes From Eagle Rock – 20 minutes To to Pasadena Center from Gold Line to Lake Ave., then optional Metro Bus 485 or 180 From East L.A. – 50 minutes to 1 hour From Downtown L.A. – 35 to 40 minutes
Questions?
Come be a part ofour Success Storieshere inSunny Pasadena!!
Kaplan Medical Center in Pasadena! 283 South Lake Ave. Suite 277 Pasadena, California 91101 Phone: 626.584.9613 x0 . Pasadena Kaplan Center 283 S Lake Ave. Suite 277 Pasadena, CA 91101 626.584.9613 ext 0 Hours of Operation Mon - Thurs 8am - 8pm
