Lake Forest College Pre-Health Advising Committee invites HPP students to identify yourselves this October as 2024-2025 prospective applicants for any of the following eight RFU Dual-Degree pathways, either Early or Regular Decision, or Accelerated or Regular Matriculation categories.
- Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (3+4, 4+4)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (3+4, 4+4)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (3+3, 4+3)
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (3+4, 4+4)
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice (3+2, 4+2)
- Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (3+2, 4+2)
- Master of Science in Clinical Counseling (3+2, 4+2)
- Master of Science in Nursing (3+2, 4+2)
Early Decision means that you are applying as first-Year or sophomore years students (PA and Medical school only allows sophomore year for early decision).
Regular Decision means you are applying during junior year or senior year (senior year means that you are taking one gap year after graduation).
Accelerated Matriculation means you are planning to spend three years at Lake Forest College. Only a handful of majors will fit for most pathways. Check each pathway for more information.
Regular Matriculation means you will spend all four years at Lake Forest College. You can pursue any major of your choice.
The process for application is as follows:
Fall
Wednesday, October 2, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Lillard Science Center, LI 128
Health Professions Program Dual-Degree Pathway Information Session
Monday, October 14, by 4 pm,
Students identify their interest to Dr. Maine (maine@lakeforest.edu)
- If unsure, consult with Dr. Maine before that deadline
Wednesday, October 30, by 4 pm,: Students submit materials to Kathleen Elsasser (kelsasser@lakeforest.edu)
- Transcript (academic progress/pre-requisites /GPA)
- Resume & Personal Essay (relevant experiences)
- Must be reviewed by CAC before submitting
- Early Decisions and/or Accelerated Matriculation applicants are typically ahead in academic progress and professional maturity
Early November Interviews scheduled/completed
Interviews with Pre-Health Advising
Monday, December 2
Endorsement decisions shared with students
Friday, December 8
RFU receives endorsed student names
Spring
Monday, January 6, 2025
Complete & submit Request for a Committee Letter Form.
- Form and Instructions
- Completed Request for a Committee Letter from Pre-Health Advising Forms should be saved to a pdf. and emailed to Kathleen Elsasser at healthprofessions@lakeforest.edu.
Wednesday, January 22
Pre- Health Advisory Committee Recommendation letters are due by email. Letters are addressed to Dr. Ann Maine, Chair, Pre-Health Advising Committee and emailed to the HPP Office at: healthprofessions@lakeforest.edu.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Complete RFU Short Application (sent directly from RFU)
- Submit Portfolio to Pre-Health Advising at healthprofessions@lakeforest.edu
- Portfolio details
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Endorsement Letters completed by Pre-Health Advising
Monday, February 24, 2025
Portfolio/endorsement submitted to RFU
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
RFU Interview Day
May 2025
RFU Decision on Conditional Acceptance
Important Dates for Program Information Sessions:
October 2, 2025, 7:00-8:00 pm, LI 128
2024-25 RFU Dual-Degree ALL Pathways Application Process Information
Other Resources:
Links to Forms & Information for Students that have received endorsement from the Pre-Health Advising Committee:
Pre-Health
- Join the Health Professions Program
- Course Recommendations
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Dual Degree Programs and Affiliations
- HPP LFC-RFU Pathway Application Process
- Prerequisite Courses for RFUMS Dual-Degree Program
- DePaul University School of Nursing (4-2 BA-MSN Dual Degree Program)
- Rush University College of Nursing (4-2 BA-MSN Dual Degree Program)
- Washington University Dual-Degree Engineering program
- Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy
- Rosalind Franklin University Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Rosalind Franklin University Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Rosalind Franklin University Physician Assistant Program
- Rosalind Franklin University Biomedical Sciences Program
- Rosalind Franklin University Clinical Counseling Program
- Rosalind Franklin University Master of Science in Nursing (3+2, 4+2)
- Rosalind Franklin University Master of Science in Nursing (2+2+2)
- Rosalind Franklin University Medical School
- Midwestern University Doctor of Dentistry
- Midwestern University Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Midwestern University Doctor of Optometry
- Midwestern University Doctor of Psychology
- Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine DO Program
- Aurora University Masters of Science in Athletic Training
- How to Find Your Advisor
- Pre-Health Advising Committee
- Preparing for a Career in Pre-Health
- Success Stories
- Join Future Health Professionals
- Pre-Health Program Sheet
Contact Information
Ann Maine
Assistant Professor of Biology
Chair, Pre-Health Advising Committee
Director of Health Professions Program and Nursing Pathways Program
847-735-6037
maine@lakeforest.edu