2024-2025 Chicago Med (Rosalind Franklin)

[CoolSocks]

received my first II from here earlier this week, when I went to sign up the only interview dates available was the day after i received the invitation and later in January so signed up for the later one in January because I have not practiced/prepared at all for an interview yet. Went back into the portal and looks like an earlier date in mid Dec is now available. Should I see if i can change the date or take more time to prepare? Want the best odds for my application but know the later you interview the less spots

I personally would choose earlier than later if its an option, but I have no clue how schools feel about changing of dates. Tbh, I don't think you need more than a weekend to prepare for interviews (you already know your values, but re-read their's to ensure you are prepared for a "why us", practice practice questions out loud in front of a mirror or web cam, etc). This is my opinion of course, but I feel that I would just end up overthinking it more if I waited. Good luck!

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[pulvinar123]

received my first II from here earlier this week, when I went to sign up the only interview dates available was the day after i received the invitation and later in January so signed up for the later one in January because I have not practiced/prepared at all for an interview yet. Went back into the portal and looks like an earlier date in mid Dec is now available. Should I see if i can change the date or take more time to prepare? Want the best odds for my application but know the later you interview the less spots

Congratulations on your interview! I will say that the interview with RFU is very inviting and relaxed. They do rolling admissions, so from that standpoint earlier is always better. However, I have noticed that this school is painstaking in their application reviews and get a huge number of applicants. So, while January may seem late, many people who submitted secondaries in mid-July/early August are only now having their application review completed. So, it is not as late as it may seem. Good luck!

 

[tenma_dr]

Should I be concerned if I submitted secondary on 9/9 but still haven't received a complete email?

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

Should I be concerned if I submitted secondary on 9/9 but still haven't received a complete email?

They took several months to mark me complete. I emailed and they just told me they were busy and to keep waiting. They will mark you complete eventually.

 

[tazzle_razzle6334]

received my first II from here earlier this week, when I went to sign up the only interview dates available was the day after i received the invitation and later in January so signed up for the later one in January because I have not practiced/prepared at all for an interview yet. Went back into the portal and looks like an earlier date in mid Dec is now available. Should I see if i can change the date or take more time to prepare? Want the best odds for my application but know the later you interview the less spots

honestly i dont think you need that much time to prepare. i thought the questions didn’t really require much prep beyond reading through your secondaries for other schools and looking up some common interview questions. being natural and authentic goes a long way

 

[rosiemo]

People who recently received II - when was your complete date and were you IS or OOS?

 

[sciencerules135]

People who recently received II - when was your complete date and were you IS or OOS?

complete 7/31 and OOS

 

[MedicalBotty]

Hey I'm an accepted student and it looks like there's a good chance i'll be attending!

I was wondering if people knew where most of the clinical sites were? I think I'd live in the city M3 and M4 but I want to make sure that most of the clinical sites are in Chicago and not scattered in the suburbs. Thanks!

 

[Basalganglia4life]

Hey I'm an accepted student and it looks like there's a good chance i'll be attending!

I was wondering if people knew where most of the clinical sites were? I think I'd live in the city M3 and M4 but I want to make sure that most of the clinical sites are in Chicago and not scattered in the suburbs. Thanks!

from what I gleaned from the student info sessions many m3 and m4 students live in Chicago because the majority of their rotations are there!

 

[toramatsu]

Hey I'm an accepted student and it looks like there's a good chance i'll be attending!

I was wondering if people knew where most of the clinical sites were? I think I'd live in the city M3 and M4 but I want to make sure that most of the clinical sites are in Chicago and not scattered in the suburbs. Thanks!

Hi @MedicalBotty,

The website lists the clinical sites. I hope this helps.

https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/chicago-medical-school/degree-programs/allopathic-medicine-md/rotations/

 

[drred00]

Should I be concerned if I submitted secondary on 9/9 but still haven't received a complete email?

i received a complete and under review email two weeks after i submitted my secondary, so i would definitely reach out

 

[ecobio]

anyone else going to the meet and greet zoom tonight?

 

[accordingtome98]

Current M1 as well as a student ambassador at this school. Feel free to ask me anything

 

[sciencerules135]

Current M1 as well as a student ambassador at this school. Feel free to ask me anything

What do you think of the classes so far? How easy is it to get involved in research?

 

[MedicalBotty]

Current M1 as well as a student ambassador at this school. Feel free to ask me anything

Do classes prepare you well for Step exams? Given proper studying, but like do they cover the necessary things and teach them well?

How tight do you feel the community is?

Do you feel supported, and feel like you're being prepared well, for the specialty of choice (or at least being guided to matching successfully for whatever you decide if you haven't)?

 

[mistermustachemom]

+1 OOS II. submitted app 7/18 marked complete 10/3! LM 72 ))) only interview dates were late january but super excited!
peeps who submitted in july, we're not out of the running!

 

[chemicalrush21]

+1 OOS II. submitted app 7/18 marked complete 10/3! LM 72 ))) only interview dates were late january but super excited!
peeps who submitted in july, we're not out of the running!

Congrats!!! Very similarly, I submitted my app 7/29, was marked complete 9/26, and have a LM 71. You're giving me some much needed hope!

 

[funkymedrated]

Does anyone know what the post interview acceptance rate is?

 

[ccbbkm]

Current M1 as well as a student ambassador at this school. Feel free to ask me anything

What is the school vibe and community like? Do you live on campus? Surprise expenses you didn't anticipate?

 

[rosiemo]

In-state applicant, marked complete 8/12... starting to lose hope

 

[mistermustachemom]

In-state applicant, marked complete 8/12... starting to lose hope

until you get an R email, don't count yourself out of the running!

 

[mdmom2023]

Hey I'm an accepted student and it looks like there's a good chance i'll be attending!

I was wondering if people knew where most of the clinical sites were? I think I'd live in the city M3 and M4 but I want to make sure that most of the clinical sites are in Chicago and not scattered in the suburbs. Thanks!

My daughter is now there
She loves it
SUPER HARD 🥹

 

[mdmom2023]

In-state applicant, marked complete 8/12... starting to lose hope

My daughter got accepted in April and she had another acceptances but chose this school
BELIEVE