Health care is changing rapidly and so are the health
professions
At Mini-Medical School, motivated Ocean and
Monmouth County high school students will learn what
it takes to have a career in medicine
Mini-Medical School is moderated by
Mini-Medical School
Planning Committee
David Kountz, MD
Dan Polvino, Class of 2017, Rutgers
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Patricia Gerand, Medical Student Liaison, JSUMC
Thinking About Medical School?
Join Us for Mini-Medical School and
get a Taste of Medicine
Without the Exams!
David S. Kountz, MD
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
The 2015 session begins September
30th from 7-8:30 PM and meets every
Wednesday Through November 4 at:
and sponsored by
Meridian Health
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Neptune High School
New Jersey Hospital Association
Monmouth-Ocean Medical Society
Neptune HS
Mrs. Dolores Dalelio
Jumpstart Health Academy Faculty Advisor
Neptune HS JumpStart Health Academy Students
Alexis Smith
Rachel Jackson
Armonie Johnson
Sean Trinh
Performing Arts Center
Neptune High School
55 Neptune Blvd.
Neptune Township, NJ
Interested? There is no cost to
Participate but space may be limited.
Students may apply at a website that
will be set up by Neptune HS
after Labor Day:
http://www.Neptune.k12.nj.us/
Mini-Medical School Lecture Schedule 2015
Date
Topic
September
30
A Day in the Life of an Orthopedic Surgeon
Speakers: David R. Polonet, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Kenneth Swan, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery is one of the most challenging medical specialties. Physicians in this field need to be prepared to treat injuries involving
every bone in the body at the spur of the moment. They utilize conventional instruments and splinting techniques as well as state-of-the art
materials and imaging modalities to aid in the diagnostic and healing process. From a young athlete with a sports injury to a senior citizen in
need of a hip replacement, take a journey on a typical, busy day with the surgeons to see what really happens behind the operating room door.
October 7
Alternative Careers in the Health Sciences: Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist (CRNA)
Speakers: TBD
This session will be a panel discussion including a Physician’s Assistant, Adult Nurse Practitioner and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
What are their roles in the health care field? How is their education similar (or different) from that of a physician or nurse? Given a choice,
would they choose their profession again?
October 14
Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders
Speaker: Carol Ash, DO, Director of Sleep Medicine, Meridian Health
For many, sleep is one of life’s greatest pleasures. For others, sleep represents a nightly struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, rest comfortably,
and even remain safe until morning. But what is sleep exactly, and why must we do it every night? Despite the fact that about one-third of our
lives asleep, scientists still aren’t completely certain about many answers. Learn about the mysteries of sleep from one of the nation’s experts
in the field of sleep disorders.
October 21
‘Typical Teenagers’: A Psychiatrist’s View of the Challenges of Adolescence
Speaker: Stacy Doumas, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Mental health problems during the teen years make it harder to get a good job later in life or complete higher education. Conditions such as
depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anorexia, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders are important for students, parents,
teachers and others to recognize and address. Dr. Doumas will review the spectrum of typical teenage behaviors and the developmental
changes that serve as catalyst, as well as the indicators of genuine psychological trouble.
October 28
The Changing Face of Medical Education in New Jersey
Speakers: David S. Kountz, MD, Professor of Medicine
Daniel Polvino, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Class of 2017
Since 2010 New Jersey has dramatically increased the number of medical students in training.
What’s behind this push to educate more
doctors? Does this mean that it will now be easier for a student to get into medical school in New Jersey? And just what are medical schools
looking for in successful applicants?
Nov 4
Mini-Medical School Graduation
Inaugural David A. Mooij Graduation Address:
Deborah S. Briggs, BSN, MBA, President and CEO, New Jersey Council of Teaching Hospitals
Introduction of graduates and awarding of certificates
Parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, and school administrators are encouraged to attend!
Note: Students must attend at least 4 of the 5 lectures to be eligible for graduation.