Programs

Pre-Matriculation Program

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

The Pre-Matriculation Program (PMP) is a multi-track academic enrichment program sponsored by the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS). PMP offers highly motivated post-baccalaureate students from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to enroll at no cost in a non-degree curriculum track. These tracks give students the ability to experience medical school level coursework while preparing t0 re-take the MCAT and grants additional, competitive academic development and experience to students seeking to improve their competitiveness as a medical or health professions degree applicant

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Program Components

Primary Areas of Focus
  • Admissions (assistance with application process for health profession degree programs)
  • Academic preparation (e.g., increasing STEM knowledge
Desired Outcomes

PMP gives students the ability to experience medical school level coursework while preparing to re-take the MCAT and grants additional, competitive academic development and experience to students seeking to improve their competitiveness as a medical or health professions degree applicant. PMP students benefit from focused faculty, staff and alumni mentors who provide academic support, skills development and a small cohort with whom they can experience professional school life and other enrichment experiences to which they might not otherwise have access.

Timing

Duration: Five months of study

Time periods: None

Program Components
  • Academic skills development (e.g. study skills, test-taking
  • Academic support (e.g. tutoring, progress monitoring)
  • Application guidance/support (e.g. standardized test prep)
  • Conditional admission (to a health profession degree program)
  • Professional skills development (e.g. teamwork, ethical conduct)

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions
Limit on Number of Participants

15

Program Sustainability

Affiliated Programs

The agreement offers Chicago Medical School (CMS) & Physician Assistant (PA) admission to PMP students who successfully complete a CMS/PA admissions interview once they have efficaciously completed the PMP program.

Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
  • Academic
  • Underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background
    African Americans and/or Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American (American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians), Pacific Islander, and mainland Puerto Rican.
  • Socio-economically disadvantaged
    A student who comes from a “low income family” with an annual income below the thresholds published in the Federal Register by the Secretary for use in all health professions programs.
Required Application Documents
  • Transcripts

Financial Assistance

2 Bulk payments: August & November Minimum of $3,000 per payment

Contact Information

London Blocker
Email: pmp.admissions@rosalindfranklin.edu

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