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How to Apply

  1. Review the Application Requirements
  2. Submit an Application
  3. Submit Official Transcripts
    • "Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended, even if a degree was not awarded or expected. They must be sent directly from the institution to grad.admissions@rosalindfranklin.edu. Electronic transcript services (such as Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse) are preferred. If an electronic option is not available, unopened official transcripts can be sent via mail to:

      Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
      Office of Admissions and Enrollment
      3333 Green Bay Road
      North Chicago, IL 60064

      If you have studied outside the U.S., you will need to have your transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency using a service like wes.org or www.ece.org.
  4. Submit Letters of Recommendation
    • We require three letters of recommendation written by either professors who have taught you in class or a supervisor under whom you have worked.
    • Composite letters from a pre-professional committee may also be submitted.
    • Letters must be submitted through an RFU link that is sent to recommenders directly We encourage letter writers to share their contact information. Letters must include a signature and be on official letterhead. If you would like to submit letters of recommendation through Interfolio, please follow these instructions. The Office of Admissions and Enrollment cannot upload your letters of recommendation for you.
  5. Submit Standardized Test Scores
    • PMP requires that you provide MCAT results in your application by uploading an official score report with your AMCAS ID as a document or jpeg. If you submit an unofficial MCAT Score, you need to go to AAMC and request your scores be released and sent to RFUCAS. You can find more information on the MCAT sending process here.  If you have questions, please contact us.
    • Scores must be received no later than June 30, 2027.
  6. Classification of Coursework
    • These prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation. Failure to complete these courses with grades of “C” or better prior to matriculation would render a candidate ineligible for the program. Please indicate if a course is in progress (IP) or planned (PL).
  7. Healthcare Experience
    • It is recommended that students have a minimum of 150 hours of health care experience (paid/unpaid) that demonstrates exposure to a variety of healthcare fields, and provides insight into a medical career within a caring environment.
    • Be sure to calculate the number of hours completed at each site and describe the type of experience, population of demographics you engaged with and duties or activities.
  8. Service Experience
    • It is recommended that students have a minimum of 150 hours of service experience  through a variety of humanitarian-based activities to serve for the benefit and betterment of their surrounding community.  
  9. Background Check
    • Prior to enrollment, all admitted students will be asked to complete and pass a Rosalind Franklin University background check. The fees for the background check must be paid by the student.