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Mini-Medical School Open to Community Members

The Mini-Medical School is a four-week medical education program open to community members at Midwestern University.

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Jill Blair-Smith, Community Contributor

Learn more about current topics in healthcare at Midwestern University’s Mini-Medical School. The Mini-Medical School is a four-week medical education program open to community members (adult, college, and high school students). The program is designed for people who want to learn more about topics taught in medical school or other professional healthcare programs at Midwestern University. The Mini-Medical School will be held on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:15 PM on October 23, October 30, November 6, and November 13. All sessions will be held at the University’s campus located at 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL.

A Midwestern University faculty member or student will present each session. The University is the home of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Chicago College of Pharmacy, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Dental Medicine-Illinois, and the Chicago College of Optometry. The cost of the entire program is $25; a single session is $10. Topics to be covered include:

  • Human Microbiome: Your Friends and Enemies – learn more about the collection of microorganisms that live in and on us and their role in human health and disease.
  • Pharmacists on the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis – explore how pharmacists are active participants in combating the opioid crisis facing our country.
  • Osteopathic Medicine: What's It All About? – join us as we walk through a patient case and learn more about the history and philosophy of osteopathic medicine.
  • Dental Medicine Overview – learn about the history of dentistry and participate in a hands-on workshop to explore modern dental equipment.

Individuals interested in attending the Mini-Medical School can register by visiting the program’s website at http://minimed.midwestern.edu or by calling 630-515-7421. A complete schedule of speakers and topics is available on the website. Please e-mail questions to minimed@midwestern.edu.

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