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.
2026-2027 Schedule
Don’t Let Joint Pain Slow You Down! Understanding Osteoarthritis, Joint Replacement and Exercises for Better Mobility & Balance
Oct. 28, 2026 from 5–7:30 p.m.
Presented by Andrew P. Stegemann, MD
In-person only.
- Light dinner served from 5–5:30 p.m.
- Lecture and Q&A Session from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
- Sept. 1, 2026
- Preparing for Healthy Transition Back to School: Understanding Anxiety and Building Resilience
- Sourav Sengupta, MD, MPH and Mikayla Byron, MS3
- June 9, 2026
- Understanding Brain Health and Alzheimer's
- Alexa Ibrahim, Andrea Koch, Kinga Szigeti, MD, PhD and Carleara Weiss, PhD, MS, RN
- March 4, 2026
- Integrating Nutrition and Medical therapy to Promote Metabolic Health
- Husam Ghanim, PhD and Lucy Mastrandra, MD, PhD
- Oct. 29, 2025
- Stroke Prevention and Management
- Amit Kandel, MD
- May 13, 2025
- Peace of Mind – Celebrating Mental Health Awareness: Distressed Youth
- Michael Adragna, MD (ADHD) and Jamal Williams, PhD
- April 8, 2025
- Equity in Action - Advancing Health Literacy and Addressing Social Determinants of Health
- Timothy Murphy, MD and Jocelyn Swick-Jemison
- March 11, 2025
- Building Bridges to Recovery - Managing Opioid Use Disorder with the MATTERS Network
- Josh Lynch, DO
- Nov. 12, 2024
- Breath of Fresh Air - Understanding and Managing COPD and Asthma
- Sean Brady, MD and Karin Provost, DO, PhD
- Oct. 8, 2024
- Tomorrow’s Healthcare Heroes - A Look at Careers in Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Student Panel Session
- Sept. 10, 2024
- Protecting the Most Vulnerable - Advancing Strategies to Combat Infant and Maternal Mortality
- Fred Archer, III, MD and Heather Link, MD
Location
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Science
Dozoretz Auditorium
On-street parking free after 5 p.m.
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.
Contact
Please email us at: ubgmeops@buffalo.edu
FAQs
Mini Medical School events are free.
TBD with possible microcredential.
