Pathway Programs

Mini Medical School

In collaboration with North Chicago Community Partners, this is a free program for 4th, 5th and 6th grades students at AJ Katzenmaier Academy and Neal Math and Science Academy. In Mini Medical school students learn about healthcare careers in a fun, hands-on way and participate in a White Coat ceremony earning their mini white coat.

For more information, reach out to Jamal Turner
Email: cmsminimed@rosalindfranklin.edu
Phone: 847-578-3291

Virtual Mentor Program (VMP)

This program is designed to provide local high school and undergraduate students individual mentoring to support their academic and career success in healthcare or science. Participants are paired with a current student at Rosalind Franklin University and will meet once a month via zoom or phone calls from October - April. All participants must attend a VMP Orientation prior to being matched with their mentor.

To sign-up, complete the Virtual Mentor Program Intake form

Sign-ups open through November 30, 2024

If you have questions, reach out to Rachael Lange
Email: Rachael.Lange@rosalindfranklin.edu

Science Saturdays

Science Saturdays teaches core lab techniques, the scientific method and other key science concepts to local high school students. The program provides academic engagement in the critical areas of math and science while helping students gain the skills, techniques and confidence they need to efficiently work in a laboratory setting. As a participant, you will attend 9 sessions on Saturdays from 10am-2:30pm between June and August on campus in North Chicago. Lunch and transportation is provided. Science Saturdays enrolls up to 25 students each summer.

If you have questions, reach out to Rachael Lange
Email: Rachael.Lange@rosalindfranklin.edu

SCIENCE SATURDAYS PROGRAM DURATION

Saturday June 7th – Saturday August 9th
(Every Saturday, except July 5th, from 10am-2:30pm)

APPLICATION FORM

• Science Saturdays Application – English and Spanish

INSPIRE

INSPIRE is an eight-week mentoring, research and academic preparation program designed to build the pathway for students underrepresented in medicine pursuing higher education in the fields of science and biomedical research. Each participant has an opportunity to return to INSPIRE every summer through their Bachelor’s degree. Ultimately, INSPIRE aims to increase the enrollment of students from underrepresented populations into advanced health and science programs to positively impact the services provided to our local community. Its primary purpose is to provide hands-on biomedical research opportunities and mentoring to promising high school and college students.

INSPIRE students will conduct original biomedical research under the direction of a graduate student mentor and faculty advisor. The program includes daily academic sessions, and weekly workshops on careers in healthcare, professional development and academic preparedness to improve student performance in writing, mathematics, science, and workplace etiquette. While in the program, students will be introduced to a wide range of health professions and interprofessional research opportunities and be assigned a mentor.

The INSPIRE Program prioritizes enrollment to high school students residing in North Chicago, Waukegan, Zion, and Round Lake.

INSPIRE Program Duration

June 16th - August 7th
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Application

All applicants for Science Saturdays and INSPIRE must complete the full application including essay questions by March 28 at 11:59 p.m.. Selection will be based on a number of factors including: previous participation in an RFUMS pathway program such as Science Saturdays, academic persistence, commitment to healthcare/science, demonstrated need, and space availability.

To apply to INSPIRE and Science Saturdays, please visit our online application.

The application closes on March 28th at 11:59 p.m.