Mini-Medical School begins Sept. 23

Registration is open for the School of Medicine’s Mini-Medical School, now in its 10th year. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about medicine and surgery from the School of Medicine faculty.

Mini-Medical School I is held 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 23-Nov. 18. Topics include heart disease and treatment of arrhythmias, colo-rectal cancer, cerebral palsy, sickle cell disease, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, emergency medicine and high-tech surgery. Mini-Med School III is held 7-9 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 25- Nov. 20. In this course, participants will hear from faculty and from patients who share their compelling stories. Both courses include tours, labs, a syllabus and dessert. The course is open to anyone 15 years old and up and costs $125. Space is limited. To register, call 362-6585 or visit minimed.wustl.edu.