Spring 2024
Writing Personal Statements and Interviewing
w/Dr. Michael Ellison
Thursday, Mar 13, 2025
RSVP via Zoom | 3:00-5:00 p.m.
We welcome back Dr. Michael Ellison to discuss how to write effective personal statements and the process of interviewing for professional health programs such as medical and dental school. Dr. Ellison has served in roles such as the Associate Vice President of Admissions at Quinnipiac School of Medicine, Assistant Vice President of Admissions at Chicago State University College of Pharmacy, and consultant to Rush Medical College. He is currently the Associate Dean for Admissions at the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. This is not to be missed!
Carle Illinois Medical College - University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign
Thursday, April 3, 2025
RSVP via Zoom l 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Join us for an info session with Carle Illinois Medical College at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign with the Coordinator of Student Recruitment in Admissions, Kristin Allan as well as current medical students who will also be on the Zoom call. This is a great opportunity to learn more about their medical program and admissions information!
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the world’s first engineering-based medical school. Our curriculum is built at the intersection of engineering and medicine, with most courses designed by a team composed of a basic scientist, clinician, and engineer. The curriculum infuses basic sciences, clinical sciences, engineering and innovation, and medical humanities into all four years. We place high value on patient-centered care, systems-based delivery, innovation and research, and early clinical exposure.
We envision a future where; by leveraging engineering and advanced technology, doctors provide more humanistic care for patients. A future where excellent health care is available to everyone who needs it — no matter who they are or where they live.
Key Admission Points:
- No GPA cutoff
- MCAT of 498 or above
- Only need to meet 9 out of the 11 Competencies (you do not need ALL of the Math competencies) AND you can ‘Plan to Enroll’ in up to two competencies at the time of application!
- AP courses are accepted as well as Community College courses!
- All submitted Secondary Applications are Reviewed by first round reviewers!
- NO In person Interviews, applicants complete a Video Essay as part of the Secondary which replaces interviews.
- For Cycle 2026, All Secondaries are Free!
Rosalind Franklin University
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Main Campus, Room BBH 112
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Learn key admissions information about the many programs at Rosalind Franklin University such as medicine, podiatric medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, pharmacy, nursing, nutrition, clinical psychology, and pathology assistant.
Pre-Health Alumni Panel
Thursday, April 17, 2025
RSVP via Zoom l 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Join us for the 6th Annual Pre-Health Alumni Panel. Meet former NEIU students who are now either working in the medical profession or currently enrolled in a professional medical program. Panelists will represent fields such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, nursing, and physician assisting. Panelists will be announced soon!
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