In-person and virtual mini medical school
Tuesdays in February Annually
Expand your medical knowledge without taking the MCAT!
Four Nights x Four Topics
This four-session Tuesday evening series explores interesting, relevant topics in an accessible style appropriate for all audiences aged middle school and up. Classes run weekly at 5:30 p.m. for four Tuesdays every February and are hosted in Des Moines University’s Olsen Center at 3200 Grand Ave. in Des Moines, Iowa. Classes also are streamed online.
Registration is required whether you plan to attend in person or participate online.
This Year’s Schedule
February 6, 13, 20 and 27
Check back soon for more details about our 2024 Mini Medical School sessions.
Past Mini Medical School Content
- Feb. 7: Stress 101: What’s really going on and what you can do about it!
Matt Hiveley, Ph.D., LMHC, Staff Counselor, Des Moines University
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Download the Presentation - Feb. 13: Human trafficking in Iowa
Jacqueline White, BSW, Human Trafficking Instructor, Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
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Download the Handout - Feb. 21: Taking a seat behind the wheel: Occupational therapy’s role in driver rehabilitation
Kelsee Hove, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, DRP, Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor, Des Moines University’s Occupational Therapy Department
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Download the Presentation - Feb. 28 - Active Adult Exercise: Importance & Class Demonstration
Kari Smith, P.T., D.P.T., WCS, BCB-PMD, Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Des Moines University
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For questions please contact DMU’s community and public relations manager at community@dmu.edu.
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