Mini Medical School

Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove

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Mini Medical School is a four-week medical education program is open to anyone in the community interested in personal and public heath care issues. It is an opportunity to learn about topics discussed in medical school.

Each lecture is presented by a health care professional at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. Midwestern University is the home of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Chicago College of Pharmacy, and the College of Health Sciences.

Mini Medical School welcomes students from the community of all ages (adult, college, and high school) who are interested in learning about interesting and important health care topics.

Dates and Topics : Spring 2010

All sessions will be held on MONDAY evenings April 12, 19, and 26 and May 3 from 6:30 to 8:15 PM.

April 12th

Rheumatoid Arthritis

This lecture will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the pathogenesis of the autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis. It will focus on the immunological aspects of the disease progression and will also discuss newer biological therapies.

Speaker: Mike Volin, Ph.D.
Dr. Volin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology with over 10 yrs experience in training medical professional students in Immunology and Pathology. He received his doctorate in Pathology from the University of Chicago and did a post-doctoral fellowship in the Division of Rheumatology at Northwestern University. In his research he identifies and studies the role of novel inflammatory mediators involved in rheumatoid arthritis.

April 19th

Female Reproductive System

The lecture will focus on the basic anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system. The monthly hormonal cycle will be outlined at a basic level. The effects on the hormonal cycle on structural changes in the female reproductive organs will be discussed both the gross and microscopic level.

Speaker: Teresa Dombroski, Ph.D.
Dr. Dombrowski has been a faculty member in the Department of Anatomy in the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University since 1982. She obtained her Ph.D. in Anatomy from Loyola University of Chicago. She currently serves the University as Dean of Students.

April 26th

Brain Attacks

This lecture will provide attendees with information on stroke or "brain attacks". Topics will include basic brain anatomy and function, cerebral circulation, different stroke types and a discussion of common stroke presentations.

Speaker: Robert Terreberry, Ph.D.
Dr. Terreberry is a classically-trained Anatomist with over 20 years of experience training medical students and other health care professionals gross anatomy and neuroscience. He received his doctorate in anatomy from Loyola University Chicago.

May 3rd

Panel Discussion on Programs at Midwestern University

Student representatives from the PA, PT, OT and Pharmacy programs will be panelist for a discussion on their academic degree programs at Midwestern University.

There will be a short (25 minute) lecutre on a topic TBA prior to the panel discussion.

Discussion leader: Tana Lucas, Education Specialist, MWU
Ms. Lucas lectures on the topic of Career Development with an emphasis on Leadership and management skills for the Physician executive. She is a qualified administrator of the MBTI and uses this instrument to explore aspects of group dynamics. She is nearing completion of her Master of Science degree in Training and Development.

Location

All classes are held on the campus of Midwestern University at 555 31st Street in Downers Grove, IL. Free parking is also available. Visit Mapquest for directions.

Cost

The cost for the four-week program is $25. Participants are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Sign up today.

Need more information?

Call 630/515-6048 and ask for Lisa, or e-mail us at minimed@midwestern.edu