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Chicago Medical School Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Introduction
This school was established in 1912 with the goal of
enabling men and women to study medicine at night, a
common practice at that time. It attracted a staff of excellent teachers and practitioners in 1917 when an older
medical school in Chicago closed and its faculty transferredtotheChicagoMedicalSchool.In1930theschool
moved to a complex located west of downtown Chicago,
and in 1967 the University of Health Sciences was established. The university consists of the Chicago Medical
School, the Dr. William M. Schell College of Podiatric
Medicine, and the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral
Studies.
Chicago Medical School Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Academics
4-year semitraditional. Students may be permitted to
finish requirements in 5 years, if they choose. Year 1:
30 weeks of class time in the basic sciences. Year 2: A
clinically oriented introduction to medicine begins in
the first quarter and increases progressively. Interdepartmental cooperation between clinical and basic
science departments is emphasized. Overall, 30 weeks
devoted to the advanced basic sciences. Year 3:
50 weeks devoted to clerkships in major specialties.
Correlation of clinical instruction with basic sciences
in conferences and seminars. Year 4: 36 weeks devoted
to electives and selectives in affiliated hospitals and
extramural institutions, along with a medical subinternship rotation. With approval, some students may be
permitted to complete all requirements in 51/2 years.
Under this option, students are required to complete the
first 2 years within 3 academic years. Clinical clerkships and electives must be completed in 21/2 years.The
4-year curriculum consists of 13 terms, with the first
6 devoted to the basic sciences.
Unique Programs
Minority admissions: The school is actively involved
in the recruitment of disadvantaged students and participates in the Chicago Area Health and Medical
Careers Program. Other degree programs: MD-PhD
programs are offered in basic science disciplines.
Chicago Medical School Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Admissions
Only the basic premedical science courses are required
plus 1 year of mathematics and English. Completion of
a baccalaureate degree is preferred. The school does not
impose geographical restrictions. Students are selected
on the basis of their potential to study and practice medicine.Thisisdeterminedbytheiracademicachievement,
MCAT scores, appraisals received, and the personal
interview (when granted). Qualities assessed are
scholastic ability, motivation, educational background,
and character. Transfer and advanced standing: Limited
to filling spaces in the second or third year classes,
vacated by attrition.
Chicago Medical School Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Students
Letter grades are used in required courses and Pass/Fail
in electives. There is a monthly review of performance
by departments and a quarterly review by an evaluation committee. Students must record passing scores on
Steps 1 and 2 of the USMLE in order to graduate.
Teaching: The basic science instruction takes place in the
classroom and administration building in North Chicago.
Primary clinical teaching occurs in affiliated hospitals:
Cook County Hospital, Edward Hines Veterans Affairs
Medical Center, North Chicago Veterans Medical Center, Illinois Masonic Center, Lutheran General Hospital,
Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center, Norwalk Hospital, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Highland Park Hospital,
and Great Lakes Naval Hospital. Library: The library
contains 75,000 volumes and subscribes to 1200 periodicals. Housing: None available on campus.
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North Chicago, IL 60064