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MS in Biomedical Sciences Program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Helping students strengthen their med school applications.

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Since we recently made our 100th post, it seems fitting to reintroduce BMS!

BMS students have taken the basic pre-reqs for med school (with around a 3.4 undergrad science GPA and 504-505 MCAT), and have many of the outside the classroom experiences needed to apply to medical school, but they aren’t quite yet competitive in the application process.

The BMS curriculum offers rigorous, graduate level courses. It begins by teaching academic success skills and having students take courses that require them to practice those skills. Over the course of the ten months, the curriculum has a few points where the pace and depth increases. At those moments, our students utilize the advising, tutoring, and faculty support to meet that challenge.

We also provide extensive medical school application support, so the goal for most BMS students is to graduate from our program with a masters degree and at least one medical school acceptance. by @rfums_bms

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Beginning the spring and summer prior to BMS orientation, we work with incoming students offering support on all parts of the medical school application process. This includes feedback if there are parts of the application that could use strengthening, such as engaging in more volunteering or service.

BMS students submit their AMCAS application the summer prior to BMS, so during that time, we offer online workshops and individualized feedback in preparing the personal statement, activity descriptions, and secondary responses. We encourage BMS students to apply to a mix of medical schools that fit them, which we call parallel planning.

This reel covers the four primary areas that BMS students fulfill to earn an acceptance to Chicago Medical School. by @rfums_bms

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Not that they need it, but best of luck to BMS students as they study this weekend for the second (and final) exam in Foundations of Clinical Anatomy on Monday! Students in an anatomy lab lined up on both sides of a cadaver storage vault, with the steel tank closed and an instructor in the background by @rfums_bms

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Voices of Practice is a virtual, monthly series that gives prospective students at all stages of the application process an opportunity to connect with our community.

Sessions include a general RFU and resources overview and an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about your programs, experiences, and our RFU community through a Q&A.

This series serves as an opportunity to share your voice (panelists) with prospective students, as they gather information to make an informed decision about RFU and navigate the graduate school process.

To volunteer, simply scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio—we’d love to have you join us!

#RFUMSLife #RFUMSProud #RFUMSCollegeOfHealthProfessions Informational graphic titled "Voices of Practice: A Health Professions Series" from Rosalind Franklin University, describing a monthly virtual series featuring diverse staff, students, and faculty voices for prospective students looking to connect with the RFU community. by @rfums_bms

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If you are curious to learn more about BMS, we encourage you to sign up for and attend the RFU Open House on Saturday, October 24!

A BMS Advisor and BMS alums (current CMS M1 students) will be able to answer your questions about how we can help you succeed on your path to and through medical school.

The link to sign up is in our bio! by @rfums_bms

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CHP would like to recognize and celebrate our faculty and staff members who recently reached a work anniversary milestone!

We are proud to have you as part of the CHP community and appreciate all that you do.

Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and contributions to the college!

#RFUMSLife #RFUMSProud #RFUMSCollegeOfHealthProfessions #Faculty #Staff Title graphic post on a dark blue background reading "Celebrating the People Who Make College of Health Professions (CHP) Great". by @rfums_bms

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Today in PHS seminar, students practiced giving interview responses and feedback to each other on those responses. This is one in a series of interview preparation sessions, which will include extensive one-on-one interview practice with PHS faculty before the guaranteed interviews with CMS!

BMS students - great responses and practice today! Four students are seated at a table with one speaking and the other three listening intently. by @rfums_bms

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Thank you to all of the guest speakers who shared in PHS Seminar last week on an array of allied health care professions! BMS students learned about research, pharmacy careers, podiatry careers, and options for completing a certificate or degree in Lifestyle Medicine or Nutrition, among other options.

Dr. Bob Marr, Associate Professor & Assistant Dean for Research, CMS and School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Dr. Paul Fina, Associate Professor & Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, College of Pharmacy

Dr. Rashad Sayeed, Assistant Professor, Director of Prospective Student Engagement, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Monideep Becerra, Professor and Chair, Department of Population Health & Administration, College of Health Professions Picture of Dr Marr standing at a podium with a slide about research projected on the screen behind him by @rfums_bms

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This week’s alum spotlight features Marina Uchai from the BMS Class of 2026!

She shares about her experience adapting her study approach while in BMS and finding her sense of community and support from a club on campus. These are both encouraged tips for students to succeed in BMS!

We hope you have enjoyed the alumni spotlights and tips they shared. This will be the last in this series of spotlight posts, but there will be more in the future! BMS ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Marina Uchai
BMS Class of 2026
CMS Class of 2030

Marina standing with her white coat from the White Coat Ceremony and beautiful afro in front of the statute of Rosalind Franklin at RFU by @rfums_bms

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Current students, remember just a couple months ago at orientation, when you were first learning each other’s names?

Keep everyone in mind as you form your study groups for biochem and CMCB! Having peer support for content review, pretend teaching the material, and someone else to explain difficult concepts is a big part of the teamwork that makes BMS special! by @rfums_bms

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One of the BMS alum tutors, Sivan Leibovici (BMS Class of 2026) gives an overview of how tutoring can help any student in BMS learn content on a deeper level, increasing preparation for the combined exams. What she shares is typical of what BMS students say about how tutoring helped them.

BMS students: if you want to join a small group tutoring session, check your email for the link to sign-up, one week at a time. by @rfums_bms

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