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CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL ACADEMIC RESOURCES

• Office of Academic Support

(HSB G.675, 847-578-8354)

• Group study skills sessions
  • Offered at various times throughout the year
• Individual academic skills development
  • Study techniques
  • Test taking
  • Time management
• Services for Students with Disabilities
  • Academic Accommodation requests
  • Advocacy and advising for student with disabilities
• University Counseling Center – Academic Counseling

(The Clinics at RFUMS, 847-578-8735)

• Test anxiety
• Career-related anxiety
• Transition or coping concerns
• Difficulties concentrating
• High levels of stress and distress regarding academic or other concerns
• Peer tutors
  • Coordinated by Office for Medical Curriculum (847-578-3215)
  • Course-specific instruction
  • $10/hr. (out-of-pocket by student)
• Course directors (consultation)
  • Before/after class
  • During scheduled office hours
• Course review sessions
  • Offered for selected basic sciences courses
  • Facilitated by upperclass students
• How to Excel in Medical School (Saks, Zingale, & Stewart)
  • Primer on medical school structure and individual basic sciences courses
  • Available at University Bookstore

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

Technology Requirements - Students enrolled in any program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science are expected to meet specific technology requirements. Compliance with these requirements will ensure that you can participate fully in our course and program activities. Listed below are the recommended computer configurations. Those who already own a computer system can use the list to assist in determining whether they need to upgrade or not.

As you make your decision, keep in mind that given the speed with which technology changes, the projected lifespan of computer hardware is probably no longer than three years. A general guideline to use when purchasing a new system is to buy what you can afford, but keep in mind that if you purchase a system that only meets the minimum requirements when you enter the program, you may need to upgrade sooner than anticipated.

Recommendations for a new purchase:

Minimum Standards for existing system:

Notes:

1. Centrino is a Pentium M processor with wireless integrated on the motherboard.
2. If your budget permits, purchase a color printer.
3. Purchase a second battery.

Software:

EDUCATION AND EVALUATION CENTER (EEC)

The Education and Evaluation Center (EEC) is a state-of-the-art facility designed for both formative and summative clinical skills performance evaluation and learning opportunities using simulated patients and/or bio-simulator models. With digital video recording capabilities, students have the opportunity to review their simulated patient encounters for self-improvement either individually or with faculty. Dr. John Tomkowiak serves as the Director of Inter-professional Clinical Education and Simulation. Its staff includes:

• Barbara Eulenberg, Director of Operations, Ext. 8462

• Jim Carlson, MS, PA-C, Head of Clinical Education, Ext. 8464

• Steve Fedoruk, Standardized Patient Coordinator, Ext. 8463

• Glenn Villaluz, AV/IT Technical Coordinator, Ext. 8460

If you have questions about the Center, please don’t hesitate to contact any of the personnel who work with it.

MEDICAL SCHOOL TO RESIDENCY: MAJOR EVENTS AND RESOURCES AT CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL

Items in dark red are administered by and/or information is available in the CMS Office for Student Affairs (847-578-3295).

Additional Resources

Careers in Medicine

Careers in Medicine (CiM) is an AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges)-sponsored, web-based tool that students can incorporate into their four-year career planning program. The student will be required to use an individualized Student Access Code the first time they enter the website. Their personal code will be emailed to them at the beginning of the M1 year. On this website (http://www.aamc.org/students/cim/start.htm ) they will be introduced to the following four components:

1st year - Understanding Yourself – Conducting a self-assessment

2nd year - Exploring Options of Specialties

3rd year - Choosing a Specialty

4th year - Putting it all together – getting into a residency

AAMC Roadmap to Residency: From Application to the Match and Beyond

https://services.aamc.org/Publications/index.cfm?fuseaction=Product.displayForm&prd_id146&prv_id=172

Addresses of Specialty Societies.

List of CMS Alumni presently on U.S. Medical School faculties -- OSA

Elective Evaluation Files: student evaluations of senior clinical experiences in extramural and intramural rotations

(Curriculum Office sally.venus@rosalindfranklin.edu )

Residency Program information online at Frieda http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2997.html

Senior Survey: results of in-depth survey from the previous senior class roy.golden@rosalindfranklin.edu

Range of scores for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 of former graduates (past 3 years) and the specific residencies they entered - OSA

Statistical data explaining Match results for students entering various specialties http://www.nrmp.org

OFFICE FOR MEDICAL CURRICULUM

The Office for Medical Curriculum designs, schedules, and evaluates the CMS curriculum. Working with the Educational Affairs Committee of faculty and students, this office supports the CMS curriculum and helps guide innovative educational opportunities. The Curriculum Office places major value on the coordination and integration of all the curricular elements. The office also organizes student-run evening review sessions and coordinates private tutoring services for the basic science courses. Students are always welcome. John M. Tomkowiak, MD is Associate Dean for Medical Curriculum. Ms. Sally Venus is Administrative Assistant for the Curriculum Office and Mr. Brian Formiconi is the Curriculum Evaluation Specialist.

In addition, the Curriculum Office directly manages several interdisciplinary courses in the CMS curriculum. Ms. Sally Venus serves as Administrative Assistant for each of the following and Dr. John Tomkowiak serves as the Course Director.

1st Year Courses:

• · Epidemiology
• · Introduction to Medical Ethics
• · Introduction to Clinical Medicine I (Dr. Kurt Kurowski is Course Co-Director)

In addition, the First Year Clinical Exposure Program is a mentoring experience for M1 students coordinated by the Curriculum Office.

2nd Year Courses:

• · Introduction to Clinical Medicine II (Dr. Lecia Apantaku and Dr. Laurie Broutman are Course Co-Directors)

In addition two sophomore electives, Ethics and Law, and Medical Spanish are managed by the Curriculum Office on behalf of its course director. Ms. Venus also assists with coordination of all other sophomore electives with faculty and students.

John M. Tomkowiak, MD, Associate Dean, Medical Curriculum................................ 8381

Sally Venus, Administrative Assistant, Curriculum....................................................3215

Brian Formiconi, Curriculum Evaluation Specialist ...................................................8678

REGISTRAR'S OFFICE

The Registrar's Office keeps complete academic records of each student while attending Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Records are kept permanently and are held in confidence in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment). The Buckley Amendment states that no information can be disclosed to individuals without the consent of the student, with the exception of those acting in the student's educational interest. These individuals include personnel in the offices of the Registrar, Comptroller, Financial Aid, Admissions, Student Affairs, Educational Affairs, and academic personnel, within limits. The Amendment also allows students access to their files with the following exceptions as outlined by the Act: financial information submitted by their parents, confidential letters and recommendations associated with admissions, or education records containing information about more than one student. A copy of University policy pertaining to such matters can be found in the Student Policies Handbook and will be distributed to each student at the time of initial registration.

In addition to maintaining academic records, the Registrar's Office facilitates the following:

• quarterly registration of all students

• certification of student enrollment (re: loans, scholarships, Veteran's Benefits*, insurance agencies, etc.)

• verification of students' credentials for state licensure applications

• issuance of official student transcripts

• authorization/validation of immigration form

Ms. Maryann DeCaire is the certifying official for Veteran’s Benefits, as well as the Foreign Student Advisor. Students qualifying for VA Benefits or who have questions regarding immigration may contact Ms. DeCaire at (847) 578‑3204.

The Registrar's Office is located in room L.666 in the Health Sciences Building. Ms. Maryann DeCaire is the Director of Admissions and Records. Ms. Cindy Frieson (Registrar), Ms. Wendy Polinski (Registration Officer), and Ms. Denise Hernandez (Registration Officer) will be happy to assist you. The phone number of this office is (847) 578‑3228.