Summer Session (Kids)
Mini-Med School for Kids
In 2008, the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) expanded its Mini-Med School program to serve children. In collaboration with the Salvation Army’s Franklin Square Boys and Girls Club summer camp, for five consecutive weeks, UMSOM faculty teach about health and encourage campers to consider careers in science and medicine.
This year's session is closed to the general public.
2023 Program, 1 - 2 p.m.
Session 1: July 19
Preventing Pediatric Diabetes & Hypertension
Stephen Rogers, PhD, MSc
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Session 2: July 26
Pediatric Asthma: Triggers & Treatment
Mary Beth Bollinger, DO
Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Session 3: August 2
How Do We Get Sick?
James Campbell, MD, MS
Professor
Department of Pediatricss
Session 4: August 9
How Do Fractures and Broken Bones Heal?
R. Frank Henn, MD
Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
Session 5: August 16
Cyberbullying: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself From This Virtual Threat
Sarah Edwards, DO
Associate Professor
Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics
Programs from Past Years
2022
Covid-19: Why Kids Should Get the Vaccine
Milagritos D. Tapia, MD
Professor
Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine
Healthy Sleep Habits & Bedtime Routines
Emerson Wickwire, PhD
Professor
Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine
Genetics: How Your Genes Affect Your Health
Rachel Nusbaum, MS
Instructor
Department of Pediatrics
CPR: How to Save a Life
Ben Lawner, DO, MS, EMT-P
Associate Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Avoiding Bullying & Peer Pressure
Gloria M. Reeves, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry
2021
Public Health & You
Alysse Kowalski, PhD
Post Doc Fellow
Department of Pediatrics
Session One Video:
Healthy Eating & Nutrition
Erin Hager, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Session Two Video:
What is Covid-19?
James Campbell, MD, MS
Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Session Three Video:
Coping with Anxiety & Stress During Covid-19
Sharon Hoover, PhD
Department of Psychiatry
Career Panel: Why Become a Doctor?
Kristin Reavis, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Family & Community Medicine and Residents
Congratulatory Graduation Message
E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor
and Dean of the School of Medicine
Presentation of Certificates
2020
Session 1: July 20
DNA Extraction Workshop
Rena Lapidus, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Fitness Session
Coach Donte Samuel
Breakout Groups & Discussion
Session 2: July 27
Infectious Diseases & Hand Hygiene
James Campbell, MD, MS
Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Fitness Session
Coach Donte Samuel
Breakout Groups & Discussion
Session 3: August 3
Healthy Cooking Demonstration
Mariellen Synan
Community Outreach Manager
University of Maryland Medical Center
Fitness Session
Coach Donte Samuel
Breakout Groups & Discussion
Session 4: August 10
CSI & Forensics Workshop
Rana DellaRocco, MS, F-ABC
Deputy Director of Forensics
Baltimore City Police Department
Fitness Session
Coach Donte Samuel
Breakout Groups & Discussion
Session 5: August 17
STEM Career Panel
Breakout Groups & Discussion
Graduation
E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor
Dean of the School of Medicine
2019
2019 Photo Gallery
Session 1: July 18
Organized Sports Activity: Yoga Session
Michelle Hu
Heart Health
Carissa Baker-Smith, MD, MS, MPH
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Campus Activity: Sugar Shocker & Cooking Demonstration
University of Maryland Medical Center
Session 2: July 25
Organized Sports Activity: Yoga Session
Michelle Hu
Emotional Health & Substance Abuse
Aronica Cotton, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
Campus Activity: Stop the Bleed Training/Seatbelt & Helmet Safety
University of Maryland Medical Center, Shock Trauma
Session 3: August 1
Organized Sports Activity: Pilates Session
Tanya Castelan
Dental Hygiene & Oral Health
Dr. Lisa Bress & Jennie Hager
School of Dentistry
Campus Activity: Dentistry Museum Tour
Dentistry Museum
Session 4: August 8
Organized Sports Activity: Pilates Session
Tanya Castelan
Physical Activity Safety and Concussions
Vincent Conroy, PT, DScPT
Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Campus Activity: Lab Tour
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Session 5: August 15
Public Health & You
Master of Public Health Program
Graduation
E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor
Dean of the School of Medicine
2018
Session 1: July 12
The Negative Health Effects of Smoking
Laura Finkelstein, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Session 2: July 19
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Erin Hager, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Session 3: July 26
Asthma, Allergies and the Breathmobile
Mary Beth Bollinger, DO
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Session 4: August 2
How to Stay Physically Fit Safely
Roy Film, PT, MPT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Associate Professor,
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Session 5: August 8
Oh No it’s the Flu!
Astride Jules, MD
Chelsea McCabe, MD
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Public Health & You
Mehreen Mehtab, MBBS, MPH
Graduation
E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor
Dean of the School of Medicine