Excellence is in our DNA and interprofessionalism is our mission! RFU is 35 miles north of Chicago near Lake Michigan. Our 4-year PharmD develops pharmacists that promote wellness, eliminate inequities, foster inclusion. Personalized curriculum - Distinction Pathways (interprofessional, research, industry, pharmacogenomics); masters degrees. P1-P4 clinicals at top sites; simulation; AI. Shadow a student to see small classes, and a supportive community! @RFUPharmacy and #HelixTalk
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| Institution Name | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science |
| College or School Name | College of Pharmacy |
| Short Name | Rosalind Franklin U Med Sci |
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Located in North Chicago, IL adjacent to the Lovell Federal Health Care Center, COP Student Pharmacists are prepared for many practice areas, residency, fellowship. Alumni preceptors work in community and health-system clinical practice, pharma, and academia at top sites.
Small class sizes promote individualized mentorship and hands-on instruction. The P1 year immerses Student Pharmacists into healthcare through immunizing the community, IP engagement, simulation experiences, and active learning classrooms. Distinction pathways (IP excellence, research, industry) augment the educational journey, allowing students to pursue and be recognized for their passions. Emerging technologies, pharmacogenomics, and use of AI are woven into the didactic curriculum.
An IP education makes RFU special. Students take classes with other healthcare students and can provide team-based care to underserved patients at the nationally recognized Interprofessional Community Clinic.
The RFU COP fits for students seeking to:
• Learn from experienced faculty, clinical pharmacists
• Foster love and advocacy for pharmacy
• Learn in small classes
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion
• Pursue concurrent degrees and certificates
• Conduct research in a variety of fields
• Use advanced simulation technology
• Learn with other health professionals
• Serve disadvantaged communities
• Establish an identity as a future pharmacist
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| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology I and II, or any other advanced biology course. (Two courses with one lab) | 6 | 9 |
| Statistics | Introduction to Statistics or any other advanced statistics course. | 3 | 4 |
| Microbiology | Microbiology (Lab optional) | 3 | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | Physiology or Anatomy & Physiology (Lab optional) | 3 | 4 |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry with lab (must include two unique course numbers with corresponding labs) General Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Physical Chemistry. | 6 | 9 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I and II or equivalent. (Two courses with 1 lab) | 6 | 9 |
| English Composition / Writing | Written Communication (100 level or other intense writing course.) | 6 | 9 |
| General Elective(s) | 5 courses | 15 | 22 |
| Math | Algebra (level 100 or higher), calculus, life science calculus, business calculus, trigonometry, physics (algebra or calculus based; lab optional). | 3 | 4 |