Alumni Application

You will need to submit the following items in support of this application:

Personal Essay - Attach a one-page essay stating your reasons for pursuing this course of study; indicate how it will help you achieve future career plans and list educational goals you wish to achieve. Please note qualities you feel will make you a successful candidate for an online program.

CV/Resume - Attach an updated CV/Resume that includes experiences and skills that you feel will make you a successful candidate for an online program.

Letter of Recommendation - A letter of recommendation is required and must be submitted by a professional or academician who knows you well (i.e. pre-health advisors/committees, professors, or supervisors). Please have your recommender send his or her letter directly to the Office of Admissions and Enrollment at grad.admissions@rosalindfranklin.edu. If you have any questions please contact us at 847-578-3204.

Applicants to the MS in Nutrition programs - If applying to Master of Science in Nutrition Education or the Master of Science in Health Promotion and Wellness, please have your official transcripts sent to: Rosalind Franklin University, Office of Admissions and Enrollment, Attn: Online Programs, 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064.

You will need to submit the following items in support of this application:

The Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) is an advanced degree program requiring 30 quarter hours, being delivered online with an in-person practicum. Degree requirements can typically be completed in one to two academic years but longer courses of study are available with flexibility in mind for the adult learner.

The DMS program will prepare PAs to be leaders in healthcare with specialized concentrations available in Lifestyle Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Leadership & Health Administration, and Health Professions Education. Graduates can advance their clinical career by positioning themselves as leaders, advocates, or subject-matter experts.

Helpful Application Tips/Reminders

Application Submission: Please submit your application as early as possible. Submitting applications close to the deadline may cause delays the evaluation process.

Academics: A master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program prior to matriculation is a requirement. Competitive applicants will have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 upon completion of the PA program.

Certification/Licensure: Current NCCPA certification and current unencumbered PA license in the US or its territories or protectorates is required.

Resume/CV: Please upload a current resume or CV in the "documents" section of the application. Include experiences in healthcare or public health in your application.

Entry Term

Summer 2025

Fall 2025

First Name

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Last Name

Birthdate

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Email Address

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RFUMS ID #

RFU Graduate Program from which You Earned a Degree

RFU Graduation Year

Please list any Nutrition courses you have completed using the following format: Course Name, Course Number, University and Grade

Prior Nutrition Courses

Personal Essay

Attach a one-page essay stating your reasons for pursuit of this course of study; indicate how it will help you achieve future career plans and list educational goals you wish to achieve. Please note qualities you feel will make you a successful candidate for a this program.

Current Unencumbered License as a PA in the United States, its territories or protectorates

Current NCCPA certification

CV/Resume

Attach an updated CV/Resume that includes experiences and skills that you feel will make you a successful candidate for this program.

Agreement & Certification

By submitting this application, I certify that I am a graduate of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and by submitting this application I hereby authorize the release of the records contained in my current RFUMS file to the Office of Admissions and Enrollment to facilitate the completion of my application.

By submitting this application, I indicate that all the information submitted in (and in support of) this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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