Mini Med School

Specifically designed for the layperson with little or no medical background, Mini-Med School provides a unique opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how the human body works, insight into common disorders of the various organ systems, as well as information about disease prevention.

This free course will be conducted over 11 consecutive weekly sessions. Griffin Hospital physicians serve as faculty, covering a wide range of topics, including: Anatomy; Cardiology; Cardiothoracic Surgery; Critical Care; Dermatology; Emergency Medicine; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; General Surgery; Gynecology; Hematology; Nephrology; Neurology; Oncology; Ophthalmology; Orthopedics; Primary Care; Pulmonology; Rheumatology; Sleep Medicine; and Urology. Each weekly session will be divided into two hour-long presentations on different medical topics, with a refreshment break between presentations and ample time for questions and answers.

Starting Thursday, September 11, the program meets Thursdays from 6:30–9 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby.

The Mini-Med School will culminate with a “graduation” ceremony for participants on November 20. The course is comprehensive and the knowledge base is cumulative, so those participants who attend all sessions will gain the most benefit.

There is no fee to enroll in the Mini-Med School, but space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Please register below.