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Medical College of Georgia
Mini-Medical School
Spring 2008
A Community Outreach Program
of the Medical College of Georgia
February 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1
7-9 P.M. Tuesday Nights
Overview
With a growing recognition that institutions of higher education have an
obligation to be good citizens, more than 80 Mini-Medical School programs
are now serving communities nationwide. The first such program in the
country, at the University of Denver, fills to capacity every year; more
than 500 people regularly attend the program at Emory University in Atlanta;
and the inaugural program at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta drew
more than three times the expected number of participants.
The Mini-Medical School enables physicians to share knowledge with the
general public in an open, comfortable forum, free of the constraints of
schedules, managed care and the anxiety that often accompanies a visit to
the doctor. We believe this makes for better physicians and more educated
patients. Above all, we offer education and understanding to the community.
By building an awareness of medical science, we help people make informed
choices about their own health and the health of their families.
With the amount of health news in the media and with continuing changes in
our health care system, individuals and families are under increasing
pressure to interpret medical information on their own. Our goal is to
enable members of our community to benefit from the medical knowledge and
expertise we have right here in Augusta.
Our participants range in age from high school students to seniors in their
80s and represent most professions in the Augusta area.
Each session of Mini-Medical School consists of six consecutive Tuesday
evening lectures with supporting materials and visual presentations lasting
two hours. The all-volunteer faculty is truly impressive. Our highly
enthusiastic physicians recognize the need for informing the public, and
they enjoy interacting with the community. Each evening’s program spotlights
a medical field including: breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, common skin disorders, sinus surgery, stroke, medical ethics, oral diseases, and more. Question-and-answer time is allotted, which always generates
vigorous participation. Light snacks and beverages will be provided during the breaks.
This program fills a very important need in our community by bridging an
ever-widening gap between health care systems and the people they serve.
Every participant, and by extension, their families, gain the knowledge and
understanding they need to help them feel more confident and comfortable
when seeking medical care and making important health decisions.
Location
Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry Auditorium, Room AD1020
Credit
This activity includes 12 hours of instruction and attendance at the entire
activity is approved by the Medical College of Georgia for 1.2 Continuing
Education Units (CEUs).
Graduation
Students attending at least four sessions will receive a certificate of
achievement.
Spring 2008 Schedule
| Feb. 26 | Breast Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis D. Scott Lind, MD Dermatology: Skin Signs of systemic Diseases and a Variety of Common Skin Disorders Daniel J. Sheehan, MD |
| March 4 | Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery: New Technology and New Techniques David J. Terris, MD Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and More Stil E. Kountakis, MD, PhD |
| March 11 | TIAs and Stroke Revisited David C. Hess, MD Schizophrenia Erick Messias, MD, PhD, MPH |
| March 18 | Heart Murmurs: What They Sound Like and What They Mean William B. Strong, MD Weaknesses in Our Traditional Western Ethics Alan Roberts, MD |
| March 25 | Exciting Advances in Cancer Research David H. Munn, MD Pediatric End-of-Life Management Beth Fisher, MSN, BSN David H. Munn, MD |
| April 1 | Oral Disease and Its Treatment in the Aging Population Scott S. DeRossi, DMD Genetics and Genetic Testing In-Utero and in the Newborn David B. Flannery, MD |
Course Director
Alan Roberts, MD, Associate Professor, Section of General Internal
Medicine, School of Medicine
Faculty
Scott S. DeRossi, DMD, Associate Professor and Chair, Department Oral
Diagnosis and Patient Services, School of Dentistry
Beth Fisher, MSN, BSN, Clinical Instructor, Department of Behavioral
Nursing, School of Nursing
David B. Flannery, MD, Professor and Vice Chair, Department of
Pediatrics, School of Medicine
David C. Hess, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology,
School of Medicine
Stil E. Kountakis, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology,
School of Medicine
D. Scott Lind, MD, Professor, Department of Surgery, School of
Medicine
Erick Messias, MD, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor, Departments of
Biostatistics and Psychiatry & Health Behavior, School of Medicine
David H. Munn, MD, Professor, Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, School of Medicine
Daniel J. Sheehan, MD, Assistant Professor, Departments of Pathology
and Dermatology, School of Medicine
William B. Strong, MD, Emeritus Professor and Section Chief of
Pediatric Cardiology, School of Medicine
David J. Terris, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology,
School of Medicine
Registration Information
|
Registration fee – Includes all six evenings |
|
| $50 | Individual |
| $75 | Family (up to 4 members) |
| $35 | MCG Employees |
| $25 | College Students |
| $10 | High school student with school identification |
Comfort Zone
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the
meeting room, we realize everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring
a jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available in the 15th Street Parking Deck, across
from the rear entrance of the Dental School, between Harper Street and
Laney-Walker Boulevard.
Special Needs
The Medical College of Georgia Division of Continuing Education complies
with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require special services or
facilities to support your participation in this continuing education
program, please contact the conference coordinator at (706) 721-3967 or
(800) 221-6437.
Questions
Questions should be directed to:
Division of Continuing Education, Medical College of Georgia, 919 15th
Street, Room FI-1066, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: (706) 721-3967, (800) 221-6437