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Chicago Medical School Secondary Application

Chicago Medical School of Rosalind Franklin University Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated July 2025

Prompts

What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine, and how have your personal experiences or background shaped your desire to become a physician?

Tell us about a time when you faced a significant challenge or setback. How did you navigate it, and what did you learn from the experience that will help you succeed in medical school?

Describe an experience where you helped someone who was going through a difficult time. How did you approach the situation, and what did you learn about the importance of empathy in providing care?

Is there anything about yourself that you feel self-conscious about? How have you addressed it, and what have you learned about yourself through this process?

What are two causes or activities you are most passionate about? How do these passions reflect your values and goals as a future physician?

Applicants may submit an optional statement that specifically addresses the following prompt: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science continuously strives to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Each applicant’s lived experience provides an opportunity to contribute to our mission. Please share the ways in which your personal experiences, values, qualities and perspectives will enrich RFU and our community.

About Chicago Medical School

Mission

Chicago Medical School educates physicians and scientists dedicated to providing exemplary, compassionate patient care and excellence in scientific discovery within an interprofessional environment.

Vision

To be an outstanding community-based medical school with excellence and innovation in medical education, scientific discovery and clinical care.

Important details​

Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 1st
Secondary Deadline
: Usually around Dec 1st
Secondary Fee: $125
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: Yes
Screens Applications: No
Accepts Application Updates: No

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Old essays

Please specifically discuss how, if admitted to our program, your admission would contribute to the diversity of the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science community.

(150 words)

What creative/innovative ways have you found to continue to build upon the competencies for entering medical students during the pandemic?

(150 words)

Briefly share your plans for the upcoming academic year? Do you plan to work, conduct research, volunteer in a health care setting, participate in community service, attend school, travel, participate in leisure activities or other activities.

(150 words)

Has persistence ever paid off for you? Describe the situation.

(150 words)