Wellness Services

Mini-Medical School

Free lectures for adults and high school students.

Mini-Medical School

Designed for individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of the world of medicine, Mini-Medical School is a free, virtual, six-week series of lectures for adults of all ages from middle, junior/high school, and college students to parents, medical professionals, and the "clinically" curious!

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Spring 2025 Delaware Mini-Medical School is co-sponsored by ChristianaCare and the Delaware Academy of Medicine / Delaware Public Health Association. Attendees learn about important 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. Participants who attend all six sessions will receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Mark Your Calendars for
2025 Delaware Mini-Medical School
April 16th to May 21st, 2025


The six-week classes begin on April 16 and run through May 21, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The 2025 Mini-Medical School will be offered virtually through Zoom.

A cartoon of a doctor giving virtual seminar to an audience sitting on a keyboard.

 

Participants who attend all six sessions will receive a Signed Certificate of Achievement. Attendance is taken in each session via an online survey for this purpose. For students who are unable or do not want to attend all six sessions, a self-signed certificate will be available after the series.

Schedule

Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 ‑ 8 p.m.

Unlocking Your Future: Exciting Careers in Healthcare
Tabassum Salam, M.D., M.B.A., FACP
Brian Levine, M.D.
Tamekia L. Chisholm, M.S.N., APRN, ACNS-BC
Liz Masten, P.A.

Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 ‑ 8 p.m.

Tales of Emergency Medicine
Julia Shamis, M.D.
Jenna Fredette, M.D.

Thursday, May 1, 6:30 ‑ 8 p.m.

The Case of the Yellowing Man
Bridget Peters, D.O., PhD

Wednesday, May 7, 6:30 ‑ 8 p.m.

Breathing through barriers: tackling medical complexities locally and globally
Emmanuel Mensah, M.D.
Stephanie Guarino, M.D.
Laurie McNamara, LCSW

Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 ‑ 8 p.m.

The Case of a Woman with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Not Responding to Typical Treatments
Devanshu Verma, M.D., M.B.A.
Amanda Runyon, PharmD

Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 ‑ 8 p.m.

The Curious Case of a Toothy Ovary
Mary Iacocca, M.D.
Thomas Chou, M.D., PhD
Shanice Bedassie, PA

Want to attend the 2025 Mini-Med?

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