2nd Annual Mini-Medical School

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LECOM Bradenton's

2nd Annual Mini-Medical School

Saturday, February 3, 10, 17

8:00 am to 12:00 Noon
5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Bradenton

Now you can attend medical school without applying, paying tuition or taking exams. During LECOM Bradenton's Mini-Medical school you'll sit in the seat of a medical student and learn from the experts on health. Plus, you can take advantage of free health screenings each day.

Saturday, February 10

8:00 AM Screening: Medication Inventory & Analysis
(Please bring a list of all medications that you take)

9:00 AM     "Vaccines: What do they mean?"
                 Clarence Colle, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Microbiology and
                 Immunology, LECOM Bradenton
                    Vaccinations are taken for granted in our society. But do we
                      really understand what they are? In this lecture you'll learn how
                      vaccines work, what are the pros and cons of being vaccinated,
                      and what diseases to vaccines work against?

10:00 AM   "Complementary & Alternative Medicine: What is it?"
                  James Leiber, D.O., Assistant Clinical Professor of Family
                  Medicine and Osteopathic Principles & Practice, LECOM
                  Bradenton
                     Learn about therapies that don't fall under conventional medical
                      practices. Dr. Leiber will explain what constitutes safe
                     complementary or alternative therapies and when to seek them as
                     treatments.

11:00 AM    "Where to Find Reliable Medical Information"
                  Jeffrey Orenstein, Ph.D., Living Health with Living Out East
                  Magazine
                      In this second of three mini-sessions, Dr. Orenstein will continue
                     to guide you through the world of medical advice and direct you to
                    the most reliable, trustworthy information.

To view the schedule of lectures and screenings for:

Saturday, February 3, click here

Saturday, February 17, click here

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How to Register

LECOM's Mini-Medical School is FREE.
You may attend one, two or all three sessions.

Seating is limited, so call today.

Reservations must be made.
To reserve your seat, call
941-756-0690 or e-mail minimed@lecom.edu

Directions: Map to LECOM Bradenton

When you arrive on campus, please follow the signs to the parking lot on the west side of the building. The entrance to Mini-Medical School is on the west side (back) of the building. Registration will be just inside the door.