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Welcome to the Kaplan Medical Center in Pasadena!

283 South Lake Ave. Suite 277 Pasadena, 91101 Phone: 626.584.9613 x0 Pasadena Kaplan Center

283 Lake Ave. Suite 277 Pasadena, CA 91101 626.584.9613 ext 0

Hours of Operation

Mon – Thurs 8am – 8pm Fri – Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday – closed Our Neighborhood

Pasadena is located 10 miles (16 kilometers) northeast of . The city is bordered by the to the north and 7 other cities.

The elevation of Pasadena is 864 ft (263 meters) above sea .

The climate is sub-tropical and semi-arid. The average high temperature is 75 (24 ) and the average low is 48F (9C). The overall average is 62F (17C). Downtown Pasadena at night

The Pasadena Center within World Class Huntington Gardens of the and annual Nearby Los Angeles – culture,sports,restaurants Tourist fun spots, beaches – so much to do and see Your Pasadena Staff

David Karsten Reyna Reynaldo-Aguayon Thet Noe Center Director Service and Operations Designated School Official Manager

Dr. Gilda Noori Sherry Mirhosseini Medical Advisor Medical Advisor 2 Computer Labs 36 Stations each Lecture Hall seats up to 130 Students Study rooms – up to 4 each day Doctors in the lounge Wide selection of restaurants surrounding 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 the staff are always ready to help you if you have any questions or needs! They’re awesome!” - 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 friendly and cooperative. They are ready to answer any questions and help in any possible 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 to be while driving on the road to Residency. The best thing about the center is the ethnic diversity among students and staff…The staff have made the center feel like a family” - Hitesh Suhagiya – India

Pasadena Student Testimonials Life in Pasadena & Los Angeles

• International Cuisine • Beaches

• Arts & Entertainment • Amusement Parks

• Elite Hospitals •

Center Events & Celebrations Weather in Pasadena

Average Beautiful Days Low High

January to March 8°C 21 C

April to June 12°C 26°C

July to September 17°C 33°C

October to December 10°C 24°C Monthly Budget for Pasadena

Budget Expense (minimum) Price • Housing $ 800.00 • Utilities $ 100.00 Food $ 500.00 Cell Phone $ 100.00 Transport Pass Monthly (bus/metro) $ 60.00 • Total======$ 1560.00

• Note: 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 nearby – Apartments – Homestays – Corporate apartments – Room rentals – Traditional hotels – Extended stay hotels

• Shared Rooms – Range in price from $450- $850/month – May or may not be furnished – May or may not indicate a preferred gender – Ads found in center or on web • Ad currently in our center’s lounge – $450/month – Room in Nearby

Low to Medium $ Options • Homestays – Shared room within a home – Rooms are furnished – Some meals usually provided – No utility payments – Other amenities vary – Homestay sources • Websites • Postings at Kaplan – Prices range from $750- $1700 • Sharyn’s Place (pictured) – $40-$55/day depending on – Furnished – Breakfast & Dinner Included – Transportation to Kaplan Included

Medium 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 Furnished – Kitchen items provided – Studio or 1 Bedroom – Laundry on site 2 Double Beds - Studio • Extended Stay Hotels in Arcadia (pictured) – Kaplan Rate of $47/day for 30+ nights – Comes to about $1450/month – Different rates for shorter periods Queen Suite

Medium to High $ Options Finding a Place to Live • Pasadena is part of: – Los Angeles – (not ) • Options – Corporate apartments & long term hotels – Homestays • www.Prmhomestay.com • www.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 [email protected] – 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 easier • Cities/Neighborhoods Near Pasadena – South Pasadena – Glendale – Sierra Madre – Eagle rock – DTLA – Highland Park Metro System www.metro.net

Trip Planner: http://socaltran sport.org/tm_p ub_start.php

Metro System – Pasadena Area Public Transit Lines Serving the Pasadena 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 .A. – 50 minutes to 1 hour •From Downtown L.A. – 35 to 40 minutes Questions? Come be a part of our Success Stories here in Sunny Pasadena!!