Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2010-11)

Betty Melton
Admissions Administrator
Department of Physical Therapy
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Enrollment Services
3333 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, Illinois 60064
Phone: 847-578-3307
Phone (alternate number):
Email: betty.melton@rosalindfranklin.edu
Website: http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2011 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Deadline Type

FIRM Deadline

Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)

Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?

OTHER

Important Dates (if any):

It is of the applicant's best interest to submit all materials as early as possible. All completed applications received by October 15, 2010 will receive full consideration. Review of applications received after October 15th will continue until December 1, 2010 or until the class is full. If selected, attendance at an on-campus interview session is required on one of the following dates:    

  • Saturday, November 20, 2010  
  • Saturday, January 15, 2011

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

If supplemental materials are required, send items directly to the PT program.

Supplemental APPLICATION required?

NO

Supplemental MATERIALS required?

NO 

If yes, list of items

Supplemental FEE required?

YES

If yes, amount

$30

Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD

2010-12-01

Link to supplemental forms or instructions

Applications will not undergo review until all materials including supplemental fee are received by the University. Information regarding payment of the supplemental fee can be found at: http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/dnn
/chp/tabid/2520/Default.aspx

Program-specific questions on the PTCAS application
Please list your coursework fulfilling the VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY Requirement (8 semester hours with lab) Example: (1) BIO 101, General Biology 1, 4 credits, University ABC, Grade: A
(2) BIO 102, General Biology 2, 4 credits, University ABC, In progress
Please list your coursework fulfilling the GENERAL CHEMISTRY Requirement (8 semester hours with lab) Example: (1) Chem 101, General Chemistry 1, 4 credits, University ABC, Grade: A
(2) Chem 102, General Chemistry 2, 4 credits, University ABC, Planned Spring Semester
Please list your coursework fulfilling the GENERAL PHYSICS Requirement (8 semester hours with lab) Example: (1) PHYS 001, Physics 1, 4 credits, University ABC, Grade: A
(2) PHYS 002, Physics 2, 4 credits, University ABC, In progress
Please list your coursework fulfilling the HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Requirement (4 semester hours with lab, may be separate courses or a single combined course)
Example: (1) Anat 101, Human Anatomy, 4 credits, University ABC, Grade: A
(2) Phys 100, Human Physiology, 4 credits, University ABC, Grade: A
Please list your coursework fulfilling the STATISTICS Requirement (3 semester hours, must include descriptive and inferential statistics) Example: (1) Math 135, Statistics, University ABC, Grade: A
Please list your coursework fulfilling the ENGLISH Requirment (6 semester hours, one composition course required) Example: (1) Engl 101, Composition, 3 credits, University ABC, Grade: A (2) Engl 204, American Literature, 3 credits, University ABC, In progress
Please list your coursework fulfilling the PSYCHOLOGY Requirement (3 semester hours)
Example: (1) Psyc 150, Intro to Psychology, 3 credits, University of ABC, Grade: A

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

#

COURSE SUBJECT

COURSE LEVEL

4-YR *

LAB
**

SEM HRS

ACCEPTABLE COURSES

COURSE  DESCRIPTION

1

Chemistry I

General or College

NO

REQ

4

Chemistry: Inorganic
Chemistry: Organic

 .

2

Chemistry II

General or College

NO

REQ

4

 .

3

Biology I

General or College

NO

REQ

4

Biology: Cell
Biology: Embryology
Biology: GENERAL
Biology: Genetics
Biology: Histology
Biology: Microbiology
Biology: Molecular
Biology: Zoology

 .

4

Biology II

General or College

NO

REQ

4

Biology: Cell
Biology: Embryology
Biology: GENERAL
Biology: Genetics
Biology: Histology
Biology: Immunology
Biology: Microbiology
Biology: Molecular
Biology: Zoology
Chemistry: Biochemistry

 .

5

Physics I

General or College

NO

REQ

4

Physics: General

 .

6

Physics II

General or College

NO

REQ

4

Physics: General

 .

7

Anatomy & Physiology I

General or College

NO

REQ

4

A&P: SEPARATE courses
A&P: COMBINED courses
A&P: Human
A&P: Vertebrate

Human Anatomy / Physiology is strongly recommended. Completion of Anatomy and Physiology requirement in a Biology, Neuroscience, Anatomy, or Integrated Physiology department is strongly recommended. Additional semester hours completed above the Anatomy / Physiology requirement may be applied to the Biology II requirement.

8

Statistics

Introductory

NO

N/A

3

Biology: Biostatistics
Math: Statistics
Psychology: Statistics

Course must include both descriptive and inferential statistics

9

English Composition / Writing

Introductory

NO

N/A

6

 .

One General English / Literature course and one English composition course are required. Speech courses are acceptable for General English requirement.

10

Psychology

Introductory

NO

N/A

3

Psychology: Abnormal
Psychology: GENERAL

 .

11

Social or Behavioral Science

Introductory

NO

N/A

6

 .

Courses completed in any of the following departments may be applied to fulfill this requirement: History, Sociology, Political Science, Ethics, Economics, Humanities, Philosophy, Psychology.

* YES=course must be completed in a 4-year college/university and NOT in a community college.
** REQ=required lab; Rec=recommended lab; NO=lab not required; N/A=not applicable

Additional information about program’s course requirements:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Is the GRE required?

Required

Program’s GRE College Code

# 1117

Last acceptable GRE test date – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)

2010-12-01

Oldest GRE score considered – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)

2005-12-01

GRE table below may contain blank fields if program data is not available or applicable.

GRE Section

Minimum GRE Score

Average GRE Score for Accepted Students

Verbal    

Verbal Percentile    

Quantitative     

Quantitative Percentile    

Analytical  Writing   

Analytical  Writing Percentile    

Composite   (verbal & quantitative)

Composite   Percentile 

Additional information about program’s GRE requirements

Successful applicants to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science generally have attained cumulative GRE scores above 1000, with an Analytical Writing score above 3.5

References

Number of references required by program:  3 References

EVALUATOR TYPE

Applicant must send one reference from this SPECIFIC type of evaluator

Applicant must send a reference from one or more evaluators in this category to fulfill program's requirements

Evaluator Type ACCEPTED

Evaluator Type NOT Accepted

Physical Therapist-1

X

 

 

 

Physical Therapist-2

 

 

 X

 

Professor in Major

 

 X

 

 

Professor

  

 X

 

 

Academic

  

 

 X

 

Supervisor/Employer

  

 

 X

 

Teaching Assistant

  

 

 

X 

PTA

  

 

 

X 

Pre-PT Advisor

  

 

 X

 

Politician/Elected Official

  

 

 

X

Health Care Professional

  

 

 

X

Friend

  

 

 

X

Family Member

  

 

 

X

Co-worker

  

 

 

X

Clergy

  

 

 

X

OTHER

  

 

 

X

                 
Additional information about program’s reference requirements: Three references are required including:

  1. Professor with the rank of Assistant Professor or higher under which the applicant has studied (may be from either a science, math, or liberal arts professor)
  2. Licensed Physical Therapist
  3. Applicant's choice of an individual listed as accepted in the above reference table who has supervised work experience or is otherwise uniquely qualified to comment on potential for professional study.

PT Observation Hours

Enter your PT observation hours on your PTCAS application.  Print the PT Observation Hours form from the PTCAS application or use online PT Hours signature process, if the program requires you to have your hours verified by a physical therapist.  Send signed forms to PTCAS.

PT HOURS

PROGRAM REQUIREMENT

Description of Program’s PT Hours Requirement

PT hours are required - no verification by a physical therapist

Total Number of PT Hours REQUIRED

40

Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED 

DEADLINE  for Completion of All PT Hours
YYYY-MM-DD

2010-10-15

PAID Experience 

Accepted

VOLUNTEER Experience

Accepted

INPATIENT Experience

Accepted

OUTPATIENT Experience

Accepted

Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement

 

GPA Requirement

GPAs will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

GPA

Minimum GPA

Average GPA for Accepted Students

Overall Undergraduate Cumulative

Program-specific Prerequisite

Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)

Successful applicants to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science generally have attained a Science GPA above 3.0

FOREIGN APPLICANTS AND TRANSCRIPTS

The program’s foreign (international) transcript policies do NOT apply to study abroad coursework that is itemized on a U.S. college or university transcript. Study abroad is processed in the same way as U.S. coursework.

Program’s citizenship requirements
(individuals listed may be eligible for admission)
  • U.S. citizens
  • U.S. permanent residents
  • Canadian citizens
  • Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa
  • Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens
  • Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)

Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores?

Other

Program policy for submission of non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework 

Send foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS

Program policy for CANADIAN coursework

Send foreign evaluation for CANADIAN coursework to PTCAS

Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework 

If English is not the applicant's native language, TOEFL scores are required. This requirement is waived if the applicant has attended a minimum of two consecutive years of college studies or higher in the United States or if the applicant is a permanent US resident.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered 

Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.

PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class
YYYY-MM-DD

2011-05-31

Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)

.

Institution's religious affiliation (if any)

.

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

Items will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Size of Most Recent Entering Class

40

Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class

40

Percent of IN-STATE students in most recent entering class
55%

Percent of WICHE students in most recent entering class (if applicable)

Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class
45%

Percent of CANADIAN students in most recent entering class

Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students in most recent entering class

Additional information about the class profile

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Department of Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is committed to preparing therapists for a life long commitment to professional growth and the potential to develop into a master clinician. The goal of the program is to educate a physical therapist who is able to practice effectively, safely, and ethically in any type of health care delivery environment. Graduates of our program consistently demonstrate the value of physical therapy by contributing to and promoting physical therapy in the areas of practice, research, education, and professionalism through contributions to the health care system and the general community in which they serve.  

This three year unified and integrated entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy program includes academic, clinical, and research components which offer options to explore specialty areas.  The program integrates classroom instruction on campus with the opportunity for practical application of principles learned at over 300 approved clinical sites. Instruction is carried out in lecture/laboratory sessions, group discussion/activities, and the clinical experiences. Critical thinking and problem solving skills, as applied to health care systems and patient evaluation/treatment, are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Throughout the program, each student assembles a research portfolio representing the completion of competencies in the basic tenants of research such as: abstracting, hypothesis formation, experimental design, data collection and analysis.  Each student also completes a professional practicum which allows him/her to pursue individual interests within the areas of administration, critical inquiry, education, or health care policy.  The student, with input from his/her advisor, designs the project, develops the objectives to guide the experience, and is responsible for timely completion of the practicum project.

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