Mini Medical School (MMS)
The UF Medical Guild and UF CPET are “Partnering for Tomorrow’s Health.” Secondary science, health, and vocational teachers are invited to the University of Florida Health Science Center and Shands at UF for a day filled with opportunities for teachers and university medical researchers to interact and to exchange ideas about medical education outreach.
Mini Medical School at the University of Florida is a one-day in-service is an opportunity for middle and high school teachers to experience some of the many facets of the University of Florida College of Medicine. The program combines visits to clinical and research laboratories, brief lectures, networking with peers, exchange of best teaching practices, and career panel discussions.
Mini Medical School for teachers began in 2001, featuring a different topic each year. MMS has grown each year from 20 teachers in 2001 to over 145 registrants in 2007!