A Letter from the Rockford Dean
Welcome to the Rockford campus!
Welcome to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Retzky College of Pharmacy Rockford Campus! UIC Pharmacy is ranked the #11 pharmacy school in the Nation, #1 in Illinois, and our University is a top-50 public university according to U.S. News & World Report.
While a student on the UIC Health Sciences Campus Rockford, you will benefit from faculty with an open-door policy who pride themselves on excellent student mentorship. Rockford’s small class size, close-knit community, opportunities for interprofessional activities, and low cost of living make it an ideal location for students considering a premier UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy education in an affordable town.
Student pharmacists study in modern, state-of-the-art classrooms and labs designed to meet the training needs for practicing at the top of their licenses. Classrooms are outfitted with audiovisual equipment, allowing classes to be delivered synchronously with our Chicago campus. Lectures are taught by world-renowned faculty experts in their fields, and recordings are captured so students can revisit them for future reference. Small-group patient case discussions are led in person by faculty who facilitate student interaction, discussion, and understanding of the material. Lab sessions for pharmacy skills and pharmaceutical compounding provide hands-on experience to help students deliver patient care through our experiential curriculum, starting in their first semester of pharmacy school.
UIC Health Sciences Campus Rockford is home to the Retzky College of Pharmacy as well as the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing. Located along the banks of the Rock River, Rockford offers a small-city/suburban feel. The campus sits on 20 acres near the nationally recognized Anderson Japanese Gardens, Nicholas Conservatory, and Sinnissippi Park. Interactions with medical and nursing students provide excellent interprofessional educational opportunities. Pharmacy student organizations, professional fraternities, and clubs are available as you develop into an excellent and caring pharmacist.
For those interested in practicing in a rural community, the Rockford Campus offers the Rural Pharmacy Education Concentration (RPHARM) to educate student pharmacists on the unique challenges and opportunities present in rural environments. Approximately 10% of our students participate in RPHARM and collaborate with medical students enrolled in the Rural Medical Education Program (RMED).
Please plan to visit us or book an advising appointment and learn more about the Rockford Campus!
Sincerely,
Dr. Kevin O. Rynn, PharmD, FCCP, DABAT
Clinical Professor and Vice Dean