3333 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, Illinois 60064

Founded in 1912 as the Chicago Hospital-College of Medicine, the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science has become one of the leading interprofessional medical colleges in the nation. The Rosalind Franklin University, affiliated with the Chicago medical school, offers a doctor of medicine program. In conjunction with the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, the Rosalind Franklin University also has a podiatric medicine program. A roster of other degrees through its College of Health Professions, including nurse anesthesia, physical therapy, physician assistant and nutrition programs are also offered.

The school's namesake, Dr. Rosalind Franklin, was responsible for the research and discovery of "Photograph 51" of the "B" form of DNA, which went on to reveal the structure of DNA. Hailed as the single most important advance of modern biology, Dr. Franklin's work changed the future of science forever. It is through Dr. Franklin's endless quest to discover new and improved methods of healthcare that the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science basis its mission.

Over 15,000 students nationwide and abroad are graduates of RFUMS. The vision of Rosalind Franklin University is to provide innovative methods in the process of scientific discovery. Rosalind Franklin students' education does not stop at the laboratory's doors. Outstanding clinical programs and community services provide students with a link to the people they are striving to serve.

Quick Facts:

The Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science has been at the forefront of scientific discovery for nearly a century.

The Rosalind Franklin University is comprised of the Chicago Medical School, the College of Health Professions, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and School of Graduate and Postdoctoral studies.

Students at the Rosalind Franklin University have the opportunity to be mentored by a University professional and receive individual support.

Located in North Chicago, the Rosalind Franklin University is surrounded by fantastic forests and other national treasures like Waukegan, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, the Vernon Hills and more.

Rosalind Franklin is responsible for capturing "Photograph 51" of the "B form of DNA in 1952. It is from this work that the structure of DNA was later revealed.

For Dr. Franklin's contributions to science and humanity, on March 1, 2004 the University was officially renamed Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.