Med Educators Blog

Articles published in 2021

Pre-Med Myths & Tips: Embracing Rest in a Time of Chaos

by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | April 8, 2021

For students studying for the MCAT, it is vitally important to plan on taking at least one day (or at least one evening) off per week, where their only goal should be to recharge.

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by Kim Canning, Director, Kaplan Partner Solutions | March 23, 2021

I have had a wide variety of roles and responsibilities at Kaplan which has been fun and challenging, but my most rewarding and interesting role has been my current job. I absolutely love our mission and building long lasting relationships with our partners.

#meettheexperts, #premededucators, #mcat, #kaplanpartnersolutions, #studentengagment

by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | March 9, 2021

This year, even more so than before, students are concerned about the financial investment applying to medical school carries with it, so we thought we focus this month’s edition of “Myths and Tips” on ways students can reduce that burden.

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by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | March 4, 2021

Kaplan's inaugural Pre-Med Day brought together a lineup of insightful and inspiring conversations among med school experts, physicians, and current med students to offer pre-med students resources and support as they prepare for their upcoming MCAT® test dates and med school applications.

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by Kim Canning, Director, Kaplan Partner Solutions | February 19, 2021

In our recent webinar titled "Adapting to the Evolution of MCAT® Summer Programs―Through COVID & Beyond," our panel of experts discussed the challenges of developing virtual summer programs in 2020, and key takeaways for educators as they plan for a successful summer 2021.

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by Elijah Schwartz, MSEd, MS, BCBA-candidate, Senior Learning Strategist, Kaplan North America & Emily Hause, MD, MPH | February 18, 2021

I like to think of CARS as a puzzle or a mystery! You’re sleuthing out the clues and arguments embedded in the text.

#premededucators, #mcat, #criticalthinking, #CARS

by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | February 8, 2021

In addition to mastering the content and critical thinking skills necessary for success on the MCAT, students will greatly benefit from taking a little bit of time to reflect and plan out how their MCAT preparation is going to fit into their overall academic and personal life.

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by Aeri Kim, PhD, Instructor and Content Developer | February 8, 2021

Teaching and content development satisfies a deep need I had to explore science, to be able to share that knowledge with others, and to support students in a way that I wish I had when I was in school.

#meettheexperts, #premededucators, #mcat

by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | January 19, 2021

After more than two decades at Kaplan, I am often asked, “What keeps you here?” The answer is simultaneously simple and complex, but for now, I will keep it simple: it’s the people I interact with―advisors, students, and my colleagues, and the opportunities our programs and services open for students.

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