Campbell University’s Mini Medical School Program Offers Insight into Medical Education
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Campbell University has launched its Mini Medical School Program, an interactive learning experience that offers community members a taste of what full-time medical students encounter daily. The program is hosted by the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine and includes information about the medical curriculum, the anatomy of the body, good health habits, disease prevention, and the importance of primary care in the U.S. healthcare system. Attendees are encouraged to attend at least three class sessions to graduate from the Mini Medical School.
Mini Medical School Program at Campbell University Begins
The Mini Medical School Program at Campbell University’s Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is currently in session, having started on Thursday, March 20. This unique program offers the local community a glimpse into the daily life of a full-time medical student, showcasing the medical curriculum and practices in an interactive manner.
Spaces are still open for interested individuals. You can contact Kristin Johnson via email at kljohnson@campbell.edu or dial 910-893-7982 for more details or to sign up. The classes are conducted from 6:30 to 8:30 pm every Thursday until May 1 at the Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences, located on the Health Sciences Campus at 4350 U.S. 421 S. in Lillington.
Participants will gain insights into the founding and evolution of Campbell University’s medical school, the importance of primary care in the U.S. healthcare system, and the structure of the medical curriculum. They will also learn about CUSOM’s plans to expand the availability of primary care providers in North Carolina, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Presented by Campbell’s medical faculty, the Mini Medical School covers topics such as medical curriculum, body anatomy, wellness practices, disease prevention, and health promotion, among others. Participants also learn about the management of conditions like obesity and diabetes, as well as the use of osteopathic manipulative medicine.
Dr. Joseph Cacioppo led the first session, providing an overview of the med school’s history and role in medical education. Participants also received a tour of the medical campus. Future sessions will include presentations by Drs. Snezana Petrovic and Prabhaka Vaidya on topics like “Kidney’s in Health and Disease.”
Participants will also have hands-on experiences in the SIM (lab) Center. They will take part in simulated exercises using high-technology manikins to recreate various medical scenarios, from an emergency room crisis to a normal delivery. Ultrasound-assisted diagnosis as a clinical skill is also part of these exercises.
Additional modules in the course will cover geriatric medicine, osteoporosis effects, successful aging, chronic disease management, and the significance of medication management. To graduate from the Mini Medical School, students are encouraged to attend at least three class sessions.
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