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Kaplan Continuing Medical Education

Empowering Clinicians. Advancing Medicine. Improving Lives.

Kaplan Medical Education (KME) bridges the gap between preparation and practice, providing a cohesive learning journey from pre-med through a lifetime of clinical excellence. You’ll gain an evidence-based curriculum designed to enhance performance and optimize outcomes across the entire healthcare ecosystem.
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A Legacy of Excellence, a Future of Innovation

Our story began in 1980 with a pioneering belief: that education and technology could empower doctors. Since then, we’ve proven that innovation enables better healthcare. Today, as Kaplan Medical Education, we combine the expertise of Projects In Knowledge with Kaplan’s 85-year legacy as an educational powerhouse.

We understand modern medicine. Clinicians are overwhelmed by information and short on time. We believe we have a responsibility to cut through the noise.

By blending learning science with engaging content on the latest medical advances, powered by our proprietary AI platform, we support medical professionals from pre-licensure through continuous professional development—advancing the practice of medicine one clinician at a time.

Why Choose Kaplan Medical Education?

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One Connected System

Support for the Entire Clinical Journey

Cover the complete educational path of every clinician, from MCAT® prep through residency and into clinical practice.
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Cutting Edge Learning

Technology That Reinforces Mastery

Take advantage of an ecosystem featuring AI-powered chatbots and push-messaging channels designed to support retention and keep learners moving forward with confidence.
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Always current

Continuous Content Updates

Access a curriculum at the forefront of the medical field. Behind the scenes, we’re constantly making updates to our programs in order to reflect the latest clinical trials and FDA approvals.
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Accredited Education

Recognized for Outstanding Education

Make professional development seamless through interprofessional reporting and integrated data systems. As one of 30 ACCME-recognized Innovation Partners, KME advances the future of accreditation and continuing education.
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Real-Time Support

A Proprietary AI System

Ensure your curriculum remains timely and relevant with @sk Cognitive, Kaplan’s AI-driven clinical decision support system (CDSS). It provides instant answers to complex questions within every activity.
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Clinical Insights

The Latest in Medical News

Foster a culture of continuous improvement with BreakingMed™, our high-frequency news service that provides daily, curated coverage of clinical breakthroughs, drug approvals, and regulatory actions from peer-reviewed sources.
Introducing Kaplan Medical Education

In a field that’s constantly changing, clinicians have to depend on the most up-to-date educational resources. See how Kaplan Medical Education supports learners at every stage of their clinical journey.

Our Formula for Successful Outcomes

  • Evidence-Based Instructional Design

    Use research to ground all content and design and close performance gaps.

  • Address Real-World Barriers to Change

    Identify and overcome clinical knowledge deficits, skill gaps, and ingrained habits.

  • Measurable Learning Gains

    Implement experiences that drive tangible improvements in competency and confidence.

  • Independent & Peer-Reviewed

    All programs comply with ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence.

  • Quality & Patient Safety

    Timely and clinically grounded content supports safer, higher-quality care.

  • Multi-Format Digital Delivery

    Flexible live and digital delivery formats enhance engagement and impact.

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Extensive Reach Across Specialties

KME is a trusted partner for 36 of the top 50 ranked medical schools in the U.S. and countless healthcare institutions worldwide. Our expertise spans a vast therapeutic range—from cardiology and oncology to rare diseases and neurology—ensuring that no matter the specialty, we are your home for lifelong learning.

Serving Clinicians, Educators, and Organizations

Healthcare Professionals

You make a profound difference in your patients’ lives, and KME empowers you to do that easily. Through @sk Cognitive, our closed-loop AI platform, you can access vetted answers sourced directly from peer-reviewed content—so you can make decisions with more confidence.

Medical Educators & Faculty

Turn evidence-based data into action through education that’s designed to improve practice. KME collaborates with clinical thought leaders and expert faculty to develop independent, data-driven curricula that support learners across the continuum.

Health Systems & Hospitals

Provide quality care at scale with education that supports team-based practice and measurable advancement. KME helps organizations deliver independent, data-driven programs that strengthen care delivery and improve patient outcomes.

Associations & Universities

Advance clinical education with programs grounded in the latest evidence. KME partners with medical associations and universities to develop programs that help clinicians stay current and translate today’s advances into practice.

Explore Some of Our Research in Various Therapeutic Areas

  • New Immunotherapy Paradigms

    Discover how learners used our interactive content in an actual scenario.

  • Recognizing Implicit Bias

    Take a look at our recent LGBTQIA+ initiatives and a sampling of our DEI activities.

  • Shared Decision Making

    See how our resources can improve clinician knowledge by increasing SDM and patient-centered communication.

  • Clinician Workflow

    Read about the ways we’ve helped narrow clinical practice gaps in CLL management. 

Meet a Few of Our Strategy Leaders

Our senior leaders work closely with partners across therapeutic areas to translate complex science into high-impact continuing education.
  • Emily Lewis

    Allergy/Immunology, Dermatology, Neurology, Ophthalmology and Pulmonology

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  • Alana Brody, MBA, CHCP, FACEHP

    Oncology - Solid Tumors

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  • Jayne Chaplick

    Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Endocrinology and Nephrology

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  • Charles Cross

    Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease

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**Predictive Score: Kaplan examined the relationship between its COMLEX Level 1 (L1) simulated exam scores and the official COMLEX L1 exam scores. Data were collected from the six participating institutions (N = 399). Students took Kaplan’s COMLEX L1 simulated exam in May and June 2023 and then took the official COMLEX L1 licensure exam between May and October 2023, after their simulated exam. Of these, 366 (91.7%) passed the exam and 33 (8.3%) failed. Kaplan makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, concerning the predictability of passing an official licensure examination.

***Score Increase: Kaplan examined the relationship between its COMLEX Level 1 (L1) simulated exam scores and the official COMLEX L1 exam scores of a U.S. osteopathic institution. Cohort 1 data were collected from students who did not use Kaplan’s products to prepare for the COMLEX L1 licensure exam but used traditional school-provided materials as well as other test preparation options; 78% of Cohort 1 students passed the official licensure exam. Cohort 2 data were collected from the same institution after its students used a combination of these and Kaplan’s products to prep for the COMLEX L1 licensure exam (N=116); 110 (94.9%) passed the exam and 6 (4.5%) failed. Kaplan makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, concerning the predictability of passing an official licensure examination.

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