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) |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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2 |
Chemistry II |
General or College |
NO |
REQ |
4 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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11 |
Social or Behavioral Science |
Introductory |
NO |
N/A |
6 |
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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 |
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Verbal Percentile |
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Quantitative |
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Quantitative Percentile |
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Analytical Writing |
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Analytical Writing Percentile |
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Composite (verbal & quantitative) |
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Composite Percentile |
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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 |
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Physical Therapist-2 |
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X |
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Professor in Major |
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X |
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Professor |
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X |
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Academic |
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X |
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Supervisor/Employer |
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X |
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Teaching Assistant |
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X |
PTA |
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X |
Pre-PT Advisor |
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X |
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Politician/Elected Official |
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X |
Health Care Professional |
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X |
Friend |
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X |
Family Member |
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X |
Co-worker |
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X |
Clergy |
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X |
OTHER |
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X |
Additional information about program’s reference requirements: Three references are required including:
- 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)
- Licensed Physical Therapist
- 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Program-specific Prerequisite |
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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)
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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) |
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Institution's religious affiliation (if any) |
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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) |
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Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class |
45% |
Percent of CANADIAN students in most recent entering class |
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Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students in most recent entering class |
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Additional information about the class profile |
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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.
(Page last updated 5/26/2010)
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