Frequently Asked Questions
Academics & Registration Issues
Q. Who do I talk to about a decision made by the Promotions Committee?
A. Dr. Halina Brukner or Dr. Holly Humphrey.
Q. Who do I talk to if I want to take a year off for research?
A. Dr. Shalini Reddy or Dr. Halina Brukner. If you are a fourth year student, consult your career advisor.
Q. Where can I get a copy of my transcript?
A. Requests for transcripts may be made directly through the Registrar’s website.
Q. What are the functions of cMore and how do they relate to me?
A. cMore is the University of Chicago’s online registrar system, and can give you access to an do array of things, including::
- Change your mailing address
- Check your billing status
- Track your registration status
- View / Request your transcript
To learn more about cMore, go to the University’s website.
Q: Who should I talk to if I want to take classes or electives outside of the medical school?
A. Please contact Lori Orr, Director of Medical School Education.
Q. Can entering students view a list of electives that are offered outside the basic science curriculum?
A. Yes, to view the Catalogues of Electives/Selectives offered each year click the links below:
Q. How do I get exposure to specialties like radiology and pathology?
A. There are a number of ways to gain exposure throughout your medical education experience, including research, elective experience and shadowing. You should make an appointment to speak with your career advisor or Dr. Halina Brukner on the various options available. For additional information, please visit the Pritzker School of Medicine's Advising section of the website.
Q. I'm worried about how I'm doing in my courses and/or the USMLE exams, who can I turn to for help?
Contact Dr. Halina Brukner, Associate Dean for Medical School Education. For additional information about the Pritzker School of Medicine’s academic policies, please refer to the Academic Standards Guidelines Booklet (PDF) .
