Fall Session (General)
Tuesdays, October 17 - November 14
Your Rx for Good Health
The University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Mini-Med School Program is a FREE five-week series designed to help Baltimore residents improve their health and well-being.
Mini-Med School is an exclusive opportunity to learn from University of Maryland physicians and researchers about health issues that are important to everyone.
Attendees of this five-week series earn a Mini-Med School certificate!
Program Schedule
Session 1: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
6 - 7 pm
A Practical Approach to Improving Medication Adherence
Sharon E. Feinstein, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine
Director, Value Based Programs
Kathleen J. Pincus, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES
Associate Professor & PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Director
Department of Practice, Science, and Health Outcomes Research
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
PowerPoint-A Practical Approach to Improving Medication Adherence
7 - 8 pm
The Opioid Epidemic & Introductions to Treatment
Avinash Ramprashad, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Associate Program Director, University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Psychiatry Residency Program
Session 2: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
6 - 7 pm
Eliminating Preventable Maternal Morbidity & Mortality
Doee Kitessa, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services
Program Director for Diversity, Inclusion & Women’s Empowerment
PowerPoint-Eliminating-Preventable-Maternal-Morbidity-&-Mortality
7 - 8 pm
Menopause: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Natelaine E. Fripp, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family & Community Medicine
Session 3: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
6 - 7 pm
Still Going Strong: What We Know About Healthy Aging
Conrad May, MD
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
PowerPoint-Still Going Strong: What We Know About Healthy Aging
7 - 8 pm
Harmful Effects of Vaping Products
Janaki Deepak, MBBS
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Session 4: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
6 - 7 pm
Understanding Sarcoidosis & Who It Affects
Wonder P. Drake, MD
Professor, Department of Medicine
Director, Sarcoidosis Program
Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
7 - 8 pm
Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Against the 2023 Respiratory Virus Season (RSV, Covid-19, Flu)
Matthew B. Laurens, MD, MPH
Professor, Pediatrics and of Medicine
Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship
Director, International Clinical Trials Unit, Malaria Research Group
Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD)
Session 5: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
6 - 7 pm
Risks of Gambling Addiction
Christopher Welsh, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Medical Director, UMMC Substance Abuse Consultation Service
Medical Director, UMMC Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services
Medical Director, Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling
7 - 8 pm
Graduation
Mark T. Gladwin, MD
Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Programs from Past Years
2022
Session 1: Monday, October 17, 2022
6 - 7 pm
What are Clinical Trials and Why Are They Important?
Sandrine Niyongere, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
7 - 8 pm
My Healthy MD Initiative
Amber L. Beitelshees, PharmD, MPH, FAHA, FCCP
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Session 2: Monday, October 24, 2022
6 - 7 pm
Treatment for the Most Common Aches & Pains – Knee, Back, Shoulder
Kyle H. Yost, DO
Assistant Professor
Departments of Family & Community Medicine and Orthopaedics
7 - 8 pm
Mental Health Stigma Among Minority Populations
Alicia Lucksted, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry
Session 3: Monday, October 31, 2022
6 - 7 pm
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Gregory H. Taylor, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Family & Community Medicine
Department of Medicine
7 - 8 pm
Covid-19: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis in Pediatric Patients
James D. Campbell, MD, MS
Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Session 4: Monday, November 7, 2022
6 - 7 pm
Nutrition & PT Rehab for Those Living with Chronic Diseases
Elizabeth A. Parker, PhD, RD
Assistant Professor
7 - 8 pm
Why Weight Management is Critical
Marjorie A. Pennant, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Session 5: Monday, November 14, 2022
6 - 7 pm
Generational Challenges in Medicine
Mark T. Gladwin, MD
Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine
7 - 8 pm
Graduation
Mark T. Gladwin, MD
2021
Session 1: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
6-7 pm
The Importance of Routine Screenings
Shana O. Ntiri, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Family & Community Medicine
Medical Director, Baltimore City Cancer Program
7-8 pm
Covid-19: Where Are We Now?
Matthew B. Laurens, MD, MPH
Professor of Pediatrics and of Medicine
Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship
Director, International Clinical Trials Unit, Malaria Research Group
Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD)
Session 2: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
6 pm
Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
Gloria Reeves, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Vice Chair of Research Services
7 pm
Treating Minor Burns, Bruises, and Cuts
Dominic M. Williams, DO
Clinical Instructor/Fellow, Department of Emergency Medicine
Session 3: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
6-7 pm
Palliative Care: Chronic Pain Management
Justin Price, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
7-8 pm
Almost Everything You’ll Ever Need to Know About Sleep
Emerson M. Wickwire, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine
Director, Insomnia Program at University of Maryland Midtown Medical Center
Session 4: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
6-7 pm
Understanding Blood Disorders: Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia
Jennie Law, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Program Director, Hematology-Medical Oncology Fellowship Program
7-7:20 pm
Health Equity & Social Justice Panel
Laundette P. Jones, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Department
Deputy Director, Program in Health Equity & Population Health
7:20-7:40 pm
Kristin Reavis, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Family & Community Medicine
Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion in the Office of Student
7:40-8 pm
Anique Forrester, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Department of Psychiatry
Director, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship
Session 5: Tuesday, November 16
Graduation
6-6:45 pm
The New Renaissance Curriculum: How Today’s Doctors Are Being Trained
Joseph P. Martinez, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medicine
Associate Dean for Medical Education and Student Experience
6:45-7:30 pm
Navigating Today’s Health Care System & Taking Charge of Your Own Health
Michael R. Jablonover, MD, MBA, FACP
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
SVP and Chief Medical Officer, University of Maryland Medical Center
7:30-8 pm
Graduation
Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs
The John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor, and Dean of the School of Medicine
For More Information
Lauren Wright
Public Affairs / Community Health Specialist
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