Rosalind Franklin Class of 2014

[hsushi22]

Just thought I would start things up. Congratulations to those that were accepted. Hope to meet you guys in August.

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[DrFabulous]

Congratulations, looks like it's just us thus far. Are you 100% committed or still looking at other schools?

 

[H60 SONIC]

Congrats guys, its good to see this started up on here! I haven't made a final decision yet, but I enjoyed the visit and love Chicago. Anyone know if there is a second look scheduled? Also is there a Facebook page as well?

 

[DrFabulous]

As far as I know, there isn't a second look. (Kinda disappointed about that) and no Facebook group either. Not gonna lie would create one to join and see future class but I have no idea how to create ...

 

[stromijj]

i'm probably going to go here, unless i get picked off the waitlist at my state school. Either way, excited to be starting med school

 

[Ari1584]

Can't wait to start!!

 

[Phosphorus Ylide]

Hi everyone!

 

[Phosphorus Ylide]

Made a facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=352363351851

 

[hsushi22]

Congratulations, looks like it's just us thus far. Are you 100% committed or still looking at other schools?

@DrFabulous, yep, I'm pretty committed on going in the Fall. I've always wanted to be in my home state for med school.

Yea, it's too bad they don't give a second look, but I went up there anyways a few days ago. It looks like a good environment for studying, and students/faculty were very helpful.

 

[CalCyclone]

Settled on RFU for next year. I went to check out the area last week over spring break. FYI, Forest Pointe apartments are very nice and quite a good deal.

 

[stromijj]

Settled on RFU for next year. I went to check out the area last week over spring break. FYI, Forest Pointe apartments are very nice and quite a good deal.

how far away were those apartments? how much was rent?

 

[CalCyclone]

how far away were those apartments? how much was rent?

They were about 3 miles away from campus, I think. One bedrooms started around $935 + utilities. But they were very nice, and it's a great area!

 

[notaboutthebike]

Does anyone know if RF gives out merit scholarships to incoming students? Has anyone been notified of one?

 

[Ari1584]

does anyone know about specific dates for the upcoming year? Like the official start date and when our white coat ceremony is?

 

[CalCyclone]

does anyone know about specific dates for the upcoming year? Like the official start date and when our white coat ceremony is?

According to their academic calendar, orientations runs from 8/10 - 8/13, and classes begin on the 16th. I haven't found when exactly the white coat ceremony is. I'm sure they'll give us more info as time goes on, but I'd like to get some details soon as well!

 

[CMSStudentDean]

To Class of 2014:

As Official CMS-Student Dean, welcome to the newest members of Chicago Medical School! For those who have not committed to CMS, I hope I can convince you to attend CMS.

This CMS-SD position is student-elected. For more info, I refer you to the website below, which is a newly-launched, well-organized website with a plethora of info that has been well-received by current students. As incoming M1s, your input will help develop it further. Thanks.
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/my.rfums.org/cmsstudentdean/quick-hits-1

For questions, comments, etc.:
Email: [email protected]

As for info re: white coat ceremony, I'll post it on this website when made available. You might hear before me. If so, please let me know ASAP.

 

[4goneconclusion]

So where are you all from?

 

[maythay]

I was a BMS student this year and will be coming into CMS as an M1A. Looking for a female roommate in my 2bd/1.5 bath apartment, $425/mo including heat, if you don't mind driving 10 minutes to campus (apartment in Waukegan). Message me if you're interested!

 

[Phosphorus Ylide]

Anyone know who is replacing Dean Ross yet?

 

[diabecktic]

Hello everyone! I will be an M1 @ CMS in August and I have a whole slew of questions to ask both fellow M1s and any M2, M3, M4 students who feel like answering them. However, before I do that I would like to know the following:

1. Is this the thread where I should be asking said questions? They range from finding a roommate (directed towards M1s) to student life/finances/etc. (anything or anyone > M1).

2. Which are the most "popular" threads with respect to RFUMS/CMS? Though I have followed this website for quite some time, I haven't posted until today. Since I'm "not-quite-a-medical-student-yet-but-not-quite-a-pre-med-anymore," I would like to know whether my questions are more likely to be answered in the CMS part of the pre-medical student part of the forums or the medical student part of the forums.

3. For search purposes, what term(s) would yield results most relevant to our medical school? I'm a hardcore pragmatist, so I would like to know if I should be running searches for: CMS, RFUMS, Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, CMS @ RFUMS, Finch Medical School, Chicago Medical School @ RFUMS, and...well - I hope I've made my point!

I have a hunch that CMSStudentDean would probably be able to best answer these questions, but I'm open to any and all responses. I really don't care too much who they're from so long as they help steer me in the correct direction.

If I don't get too many from people on the forums, then I'm sure I'll be meeting many of you in person in a few months.

Until then - take care!

 

[UyenRita]

Hey guys,

If you are female and is looking for a place to stay nearby school (RFUMS). Here is a good option to consider. Only $425/month.

Click here http://rosalindfranklin.edu/dnn/foru...ope/posts.aspx for more information.

 

[mave]

I'm an M4 - if you have any questions, feel free to PM me. I'll try to follow this thread, too.