Mini-Medical School
A Community Service Program of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Mini Medical School is a community outreach program designed to provide an accessible and engaging introduction to various aspects of healthcare and medicine.
Our goal is to demystify medical concepts, promote health literacy, and inspire individuals to pursue careers in healthcare.
Since 1997, the Jacobs School Mini Med program has been providing the Western New York community with an inside look at the medical school experience through lectures on a wide variety of compelling medical subjects. The mission, set by its founder, Professor Harry Sultz, DDS, was to educate the community about medical science, medical practice, and the contributions of the Jacobs School clinicians and researchers. “Where People and Science Meet” was the slogan that captured the spirit of the program.
Program Objectives
- Education – To provide accessible, high-quality medical education to the general public, demystifying complex medical concepts and fostering health literacy.
- Community Engagement – To strengthen the bond between our medical institution and the local community by offering a unique learning opportunity.
- Empowerment – To empower individuals to make informed healthcare decisions for themselves and their families.
- Inspiration – To inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals by igniting an interest in medical science.
Curriculum
The program offers a series of engaging and interactive sessions that cover a wide range of topics relevant to medicine and healthcare.
Instructors are experienced and passionate faculty members, healthcare professionals, and researchers from the Jacobs School.
Our target audience includes community members, high school students, college students, and individuals considering a career in healthcare.
2024-2025 Schedule
October 8, 2024
6-8 p.m.
Tomorrow’s Healthcare Heroes – A Look at Careers in Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- 1 hour student panel discussion – representatives from medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, biomedical sciences (PhD, masters programs)
- 1 hour break out session to learn more about each field
November 12, 2024
6-8 p.m.
Breath of Fresh Air – Understanding and Managing COPD and Asthma
- Karin Provost, DO, PhD, will speak about COPD
- Sean Brady, MD, will speak about Asthma
March 11, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. - Topic TBD
April 8, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. - Topic TBD
May 13, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. - Topic TBD
Location
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Science
Dozoretz Auditorium
Contact
Please email us at: ubgmeops@buffalo.edu
FAQs
Mini Medical School events are free.
TBD with possible microcredential.
