Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (SCPM) is the first podiatric medical school to be established in the US. The college was founded in 1912 by Dr. William Scholl as the Illinois College of Chiropody and Orthopaedics and is the birthplace of podiatry. SCPM is also home to the Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR) which is renowned for lower extremity research. SCPM

School Mission/Focus:

"The primary mission of Scholl College is the education and training of professionals in the health sciences. The University considers participation in research and other contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the life sciences as a fundamental activity of the faculty. The University also recognizes its responsibilities to make its intellectual and physical resources available for the education and health needs of the community." (http://rosalindfranklin.edu/dnn/scholl)

Location:

CCOM is located in North Chicago, Illinois.

Application Requirements:

GPA: No minimum requirement indicated.

Admissions Tests Accepted:

MCAT: Required. No data is available for a minimum score required on the MCAT

DAT: n/a

GRE: n/a

Applicants must have completed the follow undergraduate course work (a Bachelors Degree is also preferred):

• English (6 semester hours)
• Biology (8 semester hours) - must include a laboratory
• Physics (8 semester hours)
• General or Inorganic Chemistry (8 semester hours) - must include a laboratory
• Organic Chemistry (8 semester hours) - must include a laboratory

Background check required: Yes

Recommendation Letters Required: 2

• a letter from a podiatrist
• a composite letter from a prehealth professions advisor, or if a pre-health committee is not available, 3 letters from science professors

Curriculum:

1st Year - Basic Science and Laboratory Courses

2nd Year - Basic Science and Laboratory Courses

3rd Year - Clinical Courses / Experience

4th Year - Clinical Clerkships

Rotations Include:

• Internal Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• 4th Year Podiatric Medicine
• Clinical Radiology
• General Surgery
• Affliated Podiatry
• Cook County Podiatry
• North Chicago VA Podiatry
• Elective
  

School Demographics:

First Year Enrollment: 105

2008 Profile:

Class Size: 105

Male: 73%

Female: 27%

Average GPA: 3.3 (Science: 3.1)

Average MCAT: 25 (VR: 7.54; PS: 7.51; BS:8)

Average Age: unknown

Cost of Attending:

Tuition: $26,033

Fees: $611

2009-2010 Student Budget: $51,911

Living in North Chicago, IL:

Population: North Chicago has an estimated total population of 32,897. It is located North of the Chicago Metropolitan area which has an estimated population of over 9.7 million people. North Chicago enjoys direct access to the banks of Lake Michigan.

Demographics: North Chicago consists of a wide mix of classes, ranging from upper class to lower-middle class.The population can be broken down as follows: 45.07% of people are white, 35.91% are black, 4.66% are asian, 1.12% are native american, and 13.29% claim 'Other'.

Housing: There are a wide range of housing options in North Chicago. The median home value is $143,100. In addition to North Chicago, student may want to explore other cities in the Chicago metro area for cheap housing options. According to American Baby Magazine's "Best Cities for New Families, Chicago has the cleanest tap water in the nation. SCPM also has student housing options for qualifying students and their familes.

Cost of Living: The cost of living in North Chicago is slightly lower than the national average. Although city living can be expensive in some areas, students should be able to budget easily and stay within reasonable expenses.

Employment Opportunities: There are many jobs available in and around the Chicago metro area. Like most major metropolitan areas, job availability will depend on the skills of the applicant. Podiatrists in this area earn an average salary of $164,000 (http://salary.com).

Weather: North Chicago is located in a very humid area which tends to create extremes in temperature. Summers have been known to each well into the triple digits and winter temperatures can plummet below freezing. With the added humidity, these conditions can make the weather extremely uncomfortable for those not used to the climate. Here are average temperatures for January and July (in Fahrenheit):

January: High = 32, Low = 14

July: High = 87, Low = 63

Things to do: With the Chicago metro area so close, North Chicago has more than enough entertainment and amenities for anyone. Chicago has something that will meet the needs of anyone who lives there. Chicago is well known for diverse food and culture. Be prepared to spend money when enjoying the entertainment as city life can be very expensive. Chicago is rated as Forbes.com #5 "Best Cities For Singles, 2008."

Chicago is a great place to explore new exciting entertainment. It is home to Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs. With the close proximity to Lake Michigan, many outdoor activities are available such as Segway Tours along the city walkways and visits to the zoo. Chicago is also know for housing many art venues and live theater attractions such as Blue Man Group.

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