Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science, Illinois

Study at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

The Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science was founded as the Chicago Hospital-College of Medicine in 1912. The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine merged with the university in 2002 and the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science was given its present name in 2004. The campus of RFUMS is spread across 50 acres of land in North Chicago, Illinois.

The Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science offers a bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs in the fields of healthcare education and inter-professional medical. The university is comprised of the following academic divisions:

The Chicago Medical School
The College of Health Professions
The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Students of RFUMS are involved in various clubs and organizations, including the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Medical Student Association, the International Health Interest Group, the Illinois Podiatric Medical Students'Association and the Emergency Medicine Interest Group. The athletics department of the university fields teams in indoor soccer, indoor volleyball, basketball, table tennis and rock climbing.

Profile of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Rosalind Franklin University is found in North Chicago, IL. North Chicago is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Rosalind Franklin University.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in medicine, science, and therapy and counseling.

Rosalind Franklin University Selectivity

Admission to Rosalind Franklin University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Rosalind Franklin University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

Students numbered 1,729 in 2007 at the school.

Rosalind Franklin University Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Medicine	248	medicine, podiatry, neuroscience
Medical Support and Technology	89	physician assistant, clinical lab tech, phlebotomy
Science	84	biological and biomedical sciences, pathology, biophysics, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, cell biology and anatomy, molecular pharmacology, physiology, microbiology, ...
Therapy and Counseling	66	physical therapy, clinical psychology
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy	31	dietitian
Medical Adminstration	7	health care administration, health and medical administrative

Contact: Rosalind Franklin University

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
3333 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
General Phone: (847) 578-3000
http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu