Med Educators Blog

Articles published in 2021

Pre-Med Student Success Story: Claire Kyoung

July 27, 2021

As a Korean American who immigrated to the United States at the age of 8, I observed both the Korean and American attitudes towards medicine and women’s health. I believe my identity will help ease patients into confiding in healthcare professionals about their concerns.

#studentsuccess, #premededucators, #premedadvisors, #mcat

July 27, 2021

In this event, panelists unpacked how laws and policies impact the day-to-day and long-term health of underserved BIPOC communities as well as the importance of awareness and education campaigns.

#mededucators, #equity&access, #webinar, #premededucators

by James Van Rhee, M.S., PA-C, Program Director, Associate Professor, Yale School of Medicine | July 20, 2021

Medicine has changed, healthcare delivery has changed, and students have changed. Medical education needs to change.

#mededucators, #PAeducators, #innovation

by Kaplan Medical Honor Society | July 14, 2021

Catch up with Kaplan Medical Honor Society alumni, Arthi Ramu and learn more about her life and how she earned 249 on Step 1 and 267 on Step 2CK.

#KMHS, #internationalmedicalstudents, #studentsuccess, #USMLE

by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | July 13, 2021

When Kaplan makes a score improvement claim, we will have a representative sample of students, truly comparable test scores that we are comparing, and a transparent process for conducting the analysis and presenting the results.

#premededucators, #mcat, #premedadvisors, #myths&tips

by Daniel Nelson II, Executive Director, Global Medical Sales | July 8, 2021

Medical education is not just anatomy and biochemistry, it is also personal interaction and a deep understanding of the human condition.

#meettheexperts, #mededucators, #ihumanpatientsbykaplan

by James Barger, Instructor & Tutor | June 29, 2021

I love all of my teaching, but I love teaching the MCAT and LSAT most of all because so many students view these tests as a nearly insurmountable barrier to achieving their goals. I love empowering them and helping them achieve their potential.

#meettheexperts, #premededucators, #mcat, #premedadvisors

by Devon Askins, MD Candidate | June 28, 2021

My first experience with Kaplan was for my MCAT prep. I loved the level of preparation and confidence I received from their resources, so of course I trusted them for my USMLE prep.

#studentsuccess, #USMLE

June 22, 2021

In this event, panelists addressed the specific challenges Queer members of BIPOC communities encounter when it comes to healthcare as well as proactive steps that healthcare providers, medical educators, and LGTBQIA+ allies can take to further improve the Queer healthcare experience.

#mededucators, #equity&access, #webinar, #premededucators

by Christopher Cimino, MD, FACMI, VP of Medical Academics, Kaplan Medical | June 17, 2021

When the primary blocker to learning is a mismatched attitude, logical reasons will not work as well as immersion in the environment. Immersive learning can be enhanced by teachable moments.

#mededucators, #learningscience, #studentengagment, #studentparticipation, #problembasedlearning

by Elijah Schwartz, MSEd, MS, BCBA-candidate, Senior Learning Strategist, Kaplan North America | June 17, 2021

As educators, it is fascinating to examine how education, neuroscience, motivational psychology, and the best of design could be combined to create, measure and iteratively improve learning outcomes.

#premededucators, #mcat, #kaplanpartnersolutions, #learningscience

by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | June 10, 2021

Rest is important, and summer naturally provides an opportunity to catch up on it. However, there is something to be said about finding activities that keep you both mentally, physically, and emotionally active.

#premededucators, #mcat, #premedadvisors, #myths&tips

June 8, 2021

Learn more about med student Camryn Means and how Kaplan helped her score 518 on the MCAT.

#premededucators, #studentsuccess, #mcat

by Kaplan Medical Honor Society | June 7, 2021

Catch up with Kaplan Medical Honor Society alumni, Salvador Alejandro Caceros Diaz, to learn more about his path from studying in El Salvador to becoming an M.D. in the United States.

#KMHS, #internationalmedicalstudents, #studentsuccess, #USMLE

by Maria Lofftus, J.D., Medical School Admissions Consultant | May 20, 2021

It’s true what they say, when you love what you do, you’ll never work another day in your life; I really do love assisting our students to achieve their medical education dreams.

#meettheexperts, #premededucators, #mcat, #premedadvisors

May 17, 2021

While learning to “think like a doctor” can be frustrating at times, it is an absolutely necessary process to master. I know that this mindset will help me during medical school, future standardized tests, and my career in medicine.

#premededucators, #studentsuccess, #mcat

by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | May 13, 2021

With the opening of medical school application season around the corner, for this month’s "Myths and Tips" I reflect on the summer ahead for pre-meds as they put the finishing touches on their medical school applications.

#premededucators, #mcat, #premedadvisors, #myths&tips

by Christopher Cimino, MD, FACMI, VP of Medical Academics, Kaplan Medical | May 12, 2021

To put the CPA UGRC in context, these recommendations are meant to be the same order of magnitude as the change of Step 1 to Pass-Fail―the largest shift in medical education in this century so far.

#USMLE, #usmlestep1, #mededucators, #testchanges

by Jonathan Bruner, D.O., Curriculum Developer - Level 1 | May 11, 2021

I believe organizations like Kaplan are integral to medical education and will continue to be more involved in the education at the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.

#meettheexperts, #mededucators, #osteopathic

by Ryan Chiu, MD Candidate | May 4, 2021

I am incredibly fortunate to be a first-generation American and college graduate, a successful byproduct of public education, and the first physician in my family.

#studentsuccess, #USMLE

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