MiniMed Schedule 

Date - Topic

Content

Faculty

February 16th

Mini Med Introduction

Homeroom:
Introduction to Mini Med and the Pathway to Medical School

Faculty Lecture:
COVID-19 & Youth and Dr. Pernell's Passion for Medicine

Dr. Chris Pernell
Chief Strategic Integration and Health Equity Officer,
University Hospital

February 23rd

The Nervous System, Mental Health, and Genetic Disorders

Homeroom:
The Nervous System and Mental Health

Faculty Lecture:
Diagnosis and Treatment of Genetic Disorders

Dr. Beth Pletcher
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, NJMS;
Co-Director, The Neurofibromatosis Center of New Jersey

March 2nd

Infectious Diseases, Medical Ethics, and Social Justice

Homeroom:
Infectious Diseases and Vaccines

Faculty Lecture:
Social Justice and Ethics in Medicine Case Studies

Dr. Michelle Dalla Piazza
Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases and Director of the Gender Affirming Health Program, NJMS

March 9th

Cardiology and Emergency Medicine

Homeroom:
Cardiology and Lifestyle Medicine

Faculty Lecture:
Introduction to Emergency Medicine

Dr. Stephen Alerhand
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, NJMS

March 16th

Graduation

Graduation / Admission Presentation – 6pm

Student Panel – 7pm

Dr. George Heinrich
Associate Dean of Admissions, NJMS