College of Pharmacy
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About the College
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At Rosalind Franklin University, the College of Pharmacy stands out for its strong emphasis on interprofessional education, a hallmark of the university’s approach to healthcare training. As the role of the pharmacist expands amid the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery, our students are prepared from day one to work collaboratively in teams. Through this integrated learning experience, they gain insight into the unique contributions of different healthcare professions and how these collaborative roles shape the future of patient care.
Established in 2011, the College of Pharmacy is one of the newest additions to RFU’s health sciences community. True to the university’s mission, our pharmacy students engage in a team-based, interprofessional curriculum, where they learn from, with, and about their peers from other disciplines. This approach equips our graduates with a deep understanding of collaborative, patient-centered care, and the ability to appreciate the diverse roles within the healthcare system.
The College of Pharmacy proudly graduated its first class in 2015 and maintains full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Highlights of the College of Pharmacy
- Fosters an inclusive environment for all students
- Builds close relationships and mentorship from faculty
- Maintains a commitment to nurturing a life of service in the profession of pharmacy
- Allows opportunities for students to participate in a nationally recognized Interprofessional Community Clinic where student pharmacists provide care alongside other RFU health professional students to individuals without insurance
- Professors maintain an open-door policy
- Students benefit from small class sizes
- Provides practice experiences in nationally recognized health care systems such as Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine
- Distinction pathways in Pharmaceutical Industry, Research, and Interprofessional Education with Leadership, Precision Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine in development