MINI MEDICAL SCHOOL
Mini Medical School at LSU Health Shreveport began in the spring of 2012 when 30 community members put on white coats and got a taste of what medical school is like for our students.
There are now more than 300 Mini Med graduates in the Shreveport-Bossier area! Taught by LSU Health Shreveport leadership and faculty, “students” learn about important health topics and the latest developments in healthcare fields. Sessions are typically held every spring and fall.
If you are interested in attending a session, click the button below and complete the form to be added to our notification list.
MINI MEDICAL SCHOOL FORM
Fall 2024 Schedule
- Tuesday, October 15: “What’s New at LSU Health Shreveport”
- Learn firsthand about the strategic direction of LSU Health Shreveport from Chancellor and Dean of the School of Medicine, David Guzick, MD, PhD. A tour of the new $79M Center for Medical Education will occur providing insight on the new medical school curriculum.
- Tuesday, October 22: “The Science Behind Optimizing Your Mental Health Through Strategic Exercises and Mindfulness”
- Attendees will learn the connection between diet and heart health and are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes for a brief fitness session as well.
- Tuesday, October 29: “Preparing for the Pandemics of the Future While Addressing Today’s Viral Health Challenges”
- Learn the steps that North Louisiana’s only academic health center is taking to optimally position LSUHS to respond to future pandemics while training the next generation of scientific leaders. Tour the soon-to-open Biosafety Labs to gain a firsthand understanding of the required safety protocols and measures.
What does it cost to go to Mini Medical School?
First-time participants: $40 (Registration fee includes a white lab coat and attendance to all sessions)
- New participants: Please refer to the white coat size chart below and submit your needed size when or after you register. White coats tend to run small, so it is recommended to size up two (2) sizes depending on the fit you prefer.
Light refreshments and topic handouts are provided at each meeting, and each participant receives a certificate and group photo on the last night the Mini Med School session.
Online registration is available for your convenience. If you prefer to register with cash or check, please call (318) 675-8789. Checks should be payable to LSUHS Foundation (memo: Mini Med Registration) for $40. Please be sure to also include when you mail your check or cash the participant name(s) and contact information including phone number, mailing address and email.
WHITE COATS
New participants will receive a white coat on the first night of Mini Med School. Please see sizing chart and submit your needed size when or soon after you register. White coats tend to run small, so it is recommended to size up at least two (2) sizes depending on the fit you prefer. Returning participants: Please remember to bring your white coat with you each week. There is a fee to replace a white coat if lost.
White Coat Sizing
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