Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, a national leader in interprofessional medical and healthcare education.

Formed in 1912 as the Chicago Hospital-College of Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is a national leader in interprofessional medical and healthcare education, offering a doctor of medicine program through the Chicago Medical School, doctor of podiatric medicine program through the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, and  a range of degrees through its College of Health Professions, including nurse anesthesia, nutrition, physical therapy and physician assistant.  The University also offers advanced biomedical degrees through the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Franklin was educated at a private school in London where she studied physics and chemistry from an early age, at an advanced level, especially so for a woman at that time. An excellent and dedicated student, she earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry in 1945 from Cambridge University. Rosalind Franklin went on to perform exceptional research at Birkbeck College. She died in 1958 of ovarian cancer, at age 37, perhaps from radiation exposure from her work. One thing is certain — she died without ever knowing the true magnitude of her contribution to the science of life.

Rosalind Franklin tirelessly blazed trails wherever she went. Her finely honed intelligence, devotion to the highest standards in research, thoughtful mentoring, unwavering loyalty to friends, and deep commitment to social justice mandated for Rosalind Franklin, a Life in Discovery.

Mission
To serve the nation through the education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving the health of its people.

Vision
RFUMS will be a premier interprofessional health sciences University that advances academic excellence, furthers innovative research, serves with integrity, and respects diversity.

Courses Offered

• Basic Science
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology and Anatomy
• Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Neuroscience
• Physiology and Biophysics
• Clinical Science
• Emergency Medicine
• Family and Preventive Medicine
• Medicine
• Neurology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Pathology
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
• Radiology
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Surgery

Colleges & Schools

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

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