Mini-Med School is a program offered by the University of Virginia that brings an abridged version of medical school to participating community members. The program is open to high school students, UVa faculty and staff members, community members, and anyone else who would like to learn more about the medical profession. During the 7 week program enthusiastic UVa faculty members, with assistance from current medical students, lead the group in exploration of a wide range of topics in medical education. Participants experience such integral parts of medical school as match day, research labs, patient interviews, and more. Mini-Med provides a behind the scenes look at the training of those we entrust with our health, a greater sense of health literacy, and forge new connections between the health system and our community. There is no cost to participate and while participants do not leave Mini-Med School with a medical degree they do leave with knowledge, resources, and a certificate of attendance.
