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Medical College of Georgia
Mini-Medical School
Spring 2009
A Community Outreach Program
of the Medical College of Georgia
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
7 - 9 P.M.
Tuesday Nights
Program Features:
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Physicians sharing knowledge with the general public
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Open, comfortable forum
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Creates more educated patients
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Relevant and affordable
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 concern including: Common skin problems, women's cardiovascular health, colonoscopy, breast cancer and much more.
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Question-and-answer time is allotted, which always generates vigorous participation. Light refreshments are served during the mid-evening break.
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
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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.
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Spring 2009 Schedule
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| February 24 | Scleroderma and Other Autoimmune Disorders Walter J. Moore, M.D. Common Skin Problems Daniel J. Sheehan, M.D. |
| March 3 | Women and Cardiovascular Health D. Douglas Miller, M.D. Sex, Hormones and Happiness Murray A. Freedman, M.D. NOTE: These two lectures are free to the public. |
| March 10 | Physical Medicine - What Is It and What is a Physical Medicine Doctor? Pamela B. Salazar, M. D. Learn All About Oral Surgery Solon T. Kao, D.M.D. |
| March 17 | Screening for Colon Cancer in 2009 - What Are the Options? Lupus Nephritis Michael P. Madaio, M.D. |
| March 24 | Pediatric Malignancies Colleen H. McDonough, M.D. Breast Cancer Thomas A. Samuel, M.D. |
| March 31 | I Have Such a Headache J. Ned Pruitt, M.D. Pathologists - The Doctors Behind the Scenes Paul W. Biddinger, M.D. |
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Course Director
Alan Roberts, MD, Associate Professor, Section of General Internal
Medicine, School of Medicine
Faculty
Paul W. Biddinger, MD, Section Chief and Professor, Section of Anatomic Pathology, School of Medicine
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Sherman M. Chamberlain, MD, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine
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Murray A. Freedman, MD, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine
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Solon T. Kao, DDS, Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry
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Michael P. Madaio, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine
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Colleen H. McDonough, MD, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, School of Medicine
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D. Douglas Miller, MD, Regents' Professor, Dean, School of Medicine and Senior Vice President of Health Affairs
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Walter J. Moore, MD, Senior Associate Dean, School of Medicine and Rheumatology Section Chief
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J. Ned Pruitt, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
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Pamela B. Salazar, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine; Medical Director, Walton Rehabilitation Hospital
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Thomas A. Samuel, MD, Assistant Professor of Hematology/Oncology, School of Medicine; Director, MCG Clinical Breast Cancer Program
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Daniel J. Sheehan, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Anatomic Pathology, School of Medicine
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Registration Information
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Registration fee – Includes all six evenings |
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| $50 | Individual |
| $75 | Family (up to 4 members) |
| $35 | MCG Employees |
| $25 | College Students |
| $10 | High school student with school identification |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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