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Delaware Mini-Medical School is a free, six-week series designed for individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of the world of healthcare – from dentistry and medicine to public health and research. This series is designed for middle, junior, high school, and undergraduate students, though all are welcome to attend. (Parents, attend with your children!) Attendees learn about trends in diagnosing and treating illness and general health topics. Faculty will provide in-depth lectures and allow time for questions to enhance the experience. There are no tests or grades. No previous medical training is required.  

Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
October 30th to December 11th, 2024

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Curriculum

• October 30^th:  Behavioral Health:  John Russum, LCSW (La Red)  Presentation Video | Presentation PDF
• November 6^th:  Women’s Health: Lisa Butterworth, CNM, MSN (La Red)
• November 13^th: Community Health: Catalina Figueroa, CHW (La Red)
• November 20^th: Family Medicine for Specialized Populations: Dr. Rolando Gonzalez, MD, FAAFP (La Red)
• December 4^th:  Working with Addictions:  Dr. Fabricio Alarcon, MD, FACP (La Red)
• December 11^th:  Stroke Experience from the Eyes of a Health System CEO:  Dr. David Tam, MD, MBA, CPHE, FACHE (Beebe)

Videos and Presentations from the Early Fall 2024 Series

Early Fall 2024 Delaware Mini Medical School is produced in partnership with Bayhealth and the Sussex County Health Coalition.  
It is underwritten by funds from the State of Delaware, American Rescue Plan.

Female doctor shaking a hand

Young medical people against a white background

Smiling woman showing us DNA Helix on tablet screen

Doctor showing her tablet with body running on white background

Composite image of smiling asian businessman

Physiotherapist doing leg massage to her patient in medical office

3D male figure with brain on DNA medical background

Participants who attend all six sessions of a series will receive a Signed Certificate of Achievement and become members of the Delaware Mini Medical School Academy. Attendance is taken via Zoom login for this purpose. For students who are unable, or do not want to attend all six sessions, a self-signed certificate will be made available upon completion of the series.