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Danielle Hoover, MD '04, enjoying a conversation at the CMS Reunion Luncheon with student Hope Horn, CMS ’27
Class of 1964 60th Reunion
Hope Horn, CMS '27, CHP Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Steven Weiand, PhD, and CMS Dean Emeritus Theodore Booden, PhD, discussing the history of CMS providing opportunity and support for students to be successful in their medical education and beyond.
Rebecca Li, CMS '25, Sharon Hame, MD '91, Dean Archana Chatterjee, MD, and Leo Li, MD '91, celebrating at the CMS Alumni Signature Event.
Paul Sohmer, MD '74, and Kaleem Malik, MD '96, celebrating together at the CMS Alumni Signature Event
VP for Interprofessional Education and Simulation, James Carlson, PhD, PA-C, CHSE-A, demonstrates for alumni in the Center for Advanced Simulation

September 19-20, 2025

We are thrilled to welcome back our CMS reunion classes ending in 5 and 0. We invite you to join your classmates, CMS Dean Archana Chatterjee, faculty and our amazing students for an on-campus experience, class-led dinners and the CMS Alumni Signature Event that includes an alumni reception and buffet, and the Distinguished Alumni Awards Presentation. Arrival Thursday evening is encouraged.

Registration will open Spring 2025. 

Host Hotel: Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Special Chicago Medical School group rate of $249 

Book your Hotel 
Join your Reunion Class Committee Share your CMS Memories
Questions? Please email reunion@rosalindfranklin.edu

Check out our 2024 CMS Reunion Memories Page

Tentative Schedule of Events 

Friday, September 19, 2025

  • 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.
    Campus Experience participants are invited to enjoy a full breakfast buffet before boarding the shuttle to Rosalind Franklin University. (Transportation provided.)
  • CMS Campus Visit. Reminisce about your own medical school experience with fellow alumni as you step into an immersive journey showcasing how we're preparing tomorrow's physicians. Highlights include an interactive tour of our Virtual Health System, the Sheinin Anatomy Lab, a networking lunch with CMS students, and more! Return to the Chicago Marriott Mag Mile to relax before the evening’s festivities.
  • 11:00 am – 2:30 pm Campus Highlights
    • CMS simulation interactive experience: Engage with our cutting-edge simulation technology and see the latest training methods for our medical students at our Center for Advanced Simulation in Healthcare. Learn about our plan and vision for our new virtual health system and expanded simulation that is underway.
    • Visit the the John J. Sheinin, MD, PhD, DSc, Gross Anatomy Laboratory, the location for all cadaver-based education for students. The anatomy lab supports the teaching mission of the university through its use as a large active learning space and also provides resources and support to any area of the university that requires content related to anatomy.
    • Networking Lunch with CMS Students, Fellow Alumni and Faculty
      Learn about current CMS initiatives and how CMS alumni support student success, and have made a difference in the lives of students by sharing their time, expertise and experiences.
    • CMS Admissions Today: Navigating the medical school admissions process. Discover what makes a great candidate in today’s environment.
  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Alumni Cocktail Hour
    Please join us for a toast in your honor! Cocktail attire at the Marriott Mag Mile. 
  • 7:00 pm CMS Alumni Class-led Dinners
    • 50th Reunion Medallion Dinner for the class of 1975 joined by the class of 1970 who missed out on celebrating in 2020. Location TBD in Chicago.
    • All other milestone reunion years will work with their class leaders on a restaurant location in Chicago. A reunion committee is needed to organize your dinner, volunteer today.

Saturday, September 20, 2025

  • 10:00 am – 11:00 am Coffee and Conversations
    Alumni-led discussion over coffee for all alumni and their guests. Topic TBD at the Chicago Marriott Mag Mile.
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Alumni Brunch 
    Join us for an informal brunch at the Chicago Marriott Mag Mile.
  • 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise
    Wendella Tours & Cruises, (Arrival 30 minutes prior required. The boat launch is 6-minute walk from the hotel.) Voted as one of the Top 10 Boat Tours in North America by USA Today. Enjoy a beautiful 90-minute Chicago River tour and hear how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world's largest cities in less than 100 years.
  • 6:30 pm CMS Alumni Signature Event, River Roast, 315 N. LaSalle St., Chicago
    Cap off Reunion weekend along the Chicago River at River Roast. Enjoy a cocktail reception and a sumptuous buffet as we celebrate all returning alumni and honor our 2025 award recipients for distinguished career, service, and early career achievement. The festivities continue with a dessert buffet and more good cheer as we celebrate Chicago Medical School and you! Cocktail attire. (Transportation to/from the restaurant and host hotel provided.)