Explore Past Sessions
Beginning in 2026, we combined our Senior Medical Symposium and General Mini‑Medical School program into one unified experience. Below, you’ll find our archive of past sessions from both programs, along with recordings from our Mini‑Medical School for Kids program, offered each summer.
Past Years:
Senior Medical Symposiums from Past Years
2023
Session 1: April 18
The Impact of Climate Change on Cardiac Health
Haitham Khraishah, MD
Fellow, Department of Medicine
Session 2: April 25
Exploring the Life-Saving Potential of Artificial Blood
Allan Doctor, MD
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Session 3: May 2
Long Covid: Major Findings & How to Treat It
Andrea Levine, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Program Director, Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
Session 4: May 9
Implementation and Outcomes of Home-Based Multicomponent Interventions for Older Adults
Jason Falvey, PT, DPT, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Session 5: May 16
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: How It’s Being Used in Medical Imaging and Beyond
Paul Yi, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Session 6: May 23
Antibiotic Resistance: Exploring Novel Strategies to Combat the Problem
Jacqueline Bork, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
2022
Session 1: April 19
Precision Medicine: How Our Genes Hold Many Answers to Our Health and The Treatment of Disease
Alan R. Shuldiner, MD
Professor of Medicine
Associate Dean for Personalized & Genomic Medicine
Session 2: April 26
New Advances in Image-Guided Drug Delivery to the Brain
Piotr Walczak, MD, PhD
Professor of Diagnostic Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
Session 3: May 3
Successful First in Human Pig Cardiac Xenotransplantation
Muhammad M. Mohiuddin, MBBS
Professor of Surgery, Director, Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program
Session 4: May 10
Exercise and Competitions in the Older Adult
Alice S. Ryan, PhD
Professor of Medicine, Associate Director, Translational Science in the Center for Research on Aging
Session 5: May 17
Covid-19 and the Heart: What We Know and Don’t Know
Charles C. Hong, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Physiology, Director of Cardiology Research
Co-Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine
Session 6: May 24
From Polyp to Cancer – How Catching Colon and Rectal Cancer Early Affects Interventions and Outcomes
Rebecca F. Brown, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
2020
Session 1: April 21
The Vaginal Microbiome: It’s Role in Women’s Health and Disease
Jacques Ravel, PhD
Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Session 2: April 28
COVID-19: Where Are We Now?
Matthew Frieman, PhD
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Session 3: May 5
Sleep and Cognition in Older Adults
Emerson Wickwire, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine
Session 4: May 12
Micronutrients and Markers of Healthy Aging
Christopher D’Adamo, PhD
Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine
Session 5: May 19
Healthy Aging: Improving Mobility in Older Adults
Jack Guralnik, MD, PhD, MPH
Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health
Session 6: May 26
Palliative Care and Pain Management
Raya Elfadel Kheribek, MD, MPH, FACP
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Palliative Medicine
Programs from Past Years
2023
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
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
Summer Sessions for Kids 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