Rosalind Franklin One Year Masters

[mattng]

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Anyone have any thoughts about this one year master's program?

 

[atom101]

did u get into this program? i did.
but really very confused on whether to take the chance and go......
annyone know of how good the program is or anything along those lines??
it would be really appreciated. thanks

 

[mattng]

Yea, I got in. They said something like they'll try to set you on your track (clinical research, nutrition, women's studies?? something like) on a first come first serve basis. I'm kind of hesitant as well. Seems like they're trying to cram a lot into one year and on top of that, they have online courses that you have to complete.

I like the area though and the school. It's like pseudo-urban like, not really the city, but Chicago is only a few miles away.

 

[semper]

i got accepted into this program but decided not to take it. from what i heard, you take alot of classes with the med students and it is very competitive and really hard to do well. there were a couple of other previous posts about this program if you look

 

[atom101]

what are u doing for housing?
and to the person above, which did u decide to go to?

 

[mattng]

what are u doing for housing?
and to the person above, which did u decide to go to?

I'm more than likely not going to go. Doesn't seem to suit me. As far as housing, try The Woodlands on Greenbay Road. It's right next to the school and as far as I can tell, it's pretty nice. Good luck with the program.

 

[zxcv123]

I got in two days ago. I'm also not sure if I want to go. I'm waiting to hear back from Boston and Cinci. I would obviously pick either of those two programs over RFU but if I don't get in I guess I wont have a choice. I looked at the schedule for BMS students and it is insane. I suppose if you do well in that rigorous of a program, you are probably going to be a lock at some US MD program after, assuming you have a decent MCAT score.

 

[amihdir]

I recently got accepted into the program as well. I am leaning towards going. For me its either go or keep working, so I am thinking the program might be worth the risk. From what I have heard, it's definitely a tough program but a great option if you succeed.

 

[mattng]

I recently got accepted into the program as well. I am leaning towards going. For me its either go or keep working, so I am thinking the program might be worth the risk. From what I have heard, it's definitely a tough program but a great option if you succeed.

I definitely agree with your decision. I think continuing education is the best way to make yourself a more competitive applicant for medical school unless you have an awesome job that can supplement the school. For example, like a research position.

 

[zxcv123]

It's cool that you guys are thinking about going to rfu in the fall, however I am puzzled that so few people are commenting in the rfu thread as opposed to the other smp threads in the forum. I had to search the old rfu threads to figure out all the info I have on the BMS program. I thought this program takes a lot of people, so where are they?

 

[amihdir]

I was wondering that as well. Does anyone know how many people were accepted this year?

 

[mattng]

Maybe they're too stoked to get accepted into rfu and don't have the time to write on sdn?

 

[zxcv123]

I talked to the lady at Bos U today and she said I'm in, so I guess this means I'll be picking Bos U over RFU. Good luck to you guys that are going to RFU this fall.

 

[drcrazy]

If you've read the old posts, you'll notice complaints mainly from one person who went through the program a couple of years ago. Yes, it's hard, but doable. I don't know the exact number that were accepted to the upcoming M1 medical class, but there were a lot. Others went PA, dental, etc. I think 75 started and 59 finished. Some dropped out earlier due to the fact that they were accepted into programs for the upcoming year and didn't need to finish. The people there seem to really like the program (other than the location). It really prepares one for medical school. The nice thing is if you do well, you don't repeat the medical school classes that you took during BMS. You become a M1-Advanced and could TA or do research. BMS year is no picnic - especially around midterms and finals, but students found time to go to the city a lot on weekends other times. The Woodlands seem to be a popular place if you need to live close by. The winter wasn't too much fun this last year for commuting.

 

[atom101]

@drcrazy what do you mean by wont have to repeat courses?

 

[drcrazy]

If you do well enough in the classes, you won't have to repeat the med school classes you take BMS year in your M1 year - Molecular Cell Biology, Physio, Embryology, Neuro, and Biochem. That doesn't mean that your tuition is any cheaper or you can skip M1 year. You're just considered an M1-Advanced and have opportunities to TA, do research, etc.

 

[siriana]

hey guys! i got into this program too. i've been reading a lot of negative comments about the program from the forum and it's pretty frustrating. i am a little nervous too, but i have heard it really prepares you for medical school, and if you do well you have a better chance of getting in. i keep telling myself that people that are bad mouthing the program perhaps are not ready for the rigors of medical school. get ready to work hard you guys. maybe we can form a study group or something, do really well and prove all those haters wrong.

 

[kshep500]

hi everyone! my name's kirk and i just wanted to introduce myself. i'll be seeing ya'll in about a month. i'm really excited about this program and being in such a great city. i was wondering if anyone knows if rosalind franklin has on campus housing for bms students, if there is any left, and if it's worth it or better to go with off campus housing. thanks!😀

 

[amihdir]

I applied for on campus housing and was told I am on the waiting list. The email said the waitlist hasnt really moved recently so I wouldn't count on on-campus housing. I am looking into off-campus housing.

 

[allabteyez]

hi everyone...i just received an email confiming my acceptance. Is anyone in limbo as to whether they will accept the offer or is everyone set on RFU? I am pursuing optometry and definately believe this is the boost year that i need to enhance my 09 apps...any thoughts on this program...besides the fact that it's tough..??

 

[mattng]

Today, I withdrew my acceptance to RFU, so hopefully there is one extra spot for that program. Good luck!!

 

[Denjang]

Hi guys! i'll be attending RFU in the fall, actually 4 weeks from now, so i look forward to seeing everyone soon.

I was trying to pick between several different schools and I learned a couple unknown or little known facts from the admissions lady that convinced me to pick this school.

One of the biggest upsides to the RFU BMS program is that it acts like a feeder-farm for CMS, the medical school linked with RFU. The admissions lady couldn't give any guarantees of admission into CMS (probably due to policy issues), but said that approximately 50% of the 2007 BMS class was accepted to RFU's medical school and that CMS looks very highly on "successful graduates" of the BMS program. The feeling I got was that basically anyone who graduates with a 3.6+ will be offered admission into CMS the following year, the second major perk. BMS students can apply during the masters year and enroll in CMS the following year, avoiding the off-year. This may not be important to some people, but I've been out of college for 2 years and I'd like to get my medical studies started as soon as possible.

It seems like a great opportunity for people who are ready to commit and work. The BMS program probably will not be a good option for people who are looking for a grade inflated program that is guaranteed to boost GPAs. The grading system for BMS is as such: medical school students will determine the curve based on their scores. BMS students will be assigned a grade based on their own score relative to the curve. In effect BMS students wont be competing directly against medical school students, but will be able to see how they would perform at CMS.

The lady I spoke with at BMS was really helpful and prompt in responding if you have any other questions. I also have a close friend at CMS, M3, who gave me a lot of insight on RFU as a whole, so feel free to ask me questions too and I'll try my best to respond.