Health care is changing rapidly and so are the
health professions.
At the 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
Planning Committee
Thinking About Medical
School?
JSUMC
Join us for Mini-medical
school and get a taste of
medicine
without the Exams!
David Kountz, MD
Patricia Gerand
Mini-Medical School is moderated by
David S. Kountz, MD
Vice President, Academic Affairs, JSUMC
Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
and sponsored by
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Neptune High School
New Jersey Hospital Association
Monmouth-Ocean Medical Society
A light dinner will be served at 6:15 pm before
each program.
Neptune HS
Mrs. Dolores Dalelio, Jumpstart
Health Academy Faculty Advisor
Maria Ross
LeAnna Ross
Aniyah Allen
Aaliyah McQueen
Aleesiah Carey
Jocelyn Somers
The 2014 session begins Wednesday
October 1st from 7-9 PM and meets every
Wednesday
(except October 15) through November 12th
at:
Performing Arts Center
Neptune High School
55 Neptune Blvd., Neptune Township, NJ
Interested? There is no cost to participate
but space is limited so don’t delay!
Apply at:
http://www.Neptune.k12.nj.us/Domain/229
Mini-Medical School Lecture Schedule 2014
Date
Topic
October 1
The Science of Trauma Care (Lance Auditorium, JSUMC)
Speaker: Adam M. Shiroff, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery
What is involved in the care of trauma patients? Who are members of the team, and what factors determine the likelihood
of survival? After the lecture, students will tour the trauma center at JSUMC with the hospital trauma team.
October 8
Sudden Cardiac Death: Why It Happens and What You Can Do Before Help Arrives
Speaker: Vincent R. Zales, MD, FAAP, FACC, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
Sudden cardiac death is the result of many factors, and can occur in seemingly healthy young adults. How do you get a
non-pumping heart to start beating again? After the lecture students will learn the principles of cardiac life support (CPR) in
the simulation center at Neptune HS
October 15
No program – Neptune HS Back-to-School Night
October 22
The Mysteries and Magic of Pregnancy
Speakers: Meghan I. Rattigan, DO, Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Andrew Blechman, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The 9-month period from conception to birth is one of life’s greatest miracles. What can happen during pregnancy to the
mother and baby? If a problem is suspected, how can it be diagnosed and treated before the baby is born? After the
lecture, students will have the chance to observe the challenges of delivering a baby in the simulation center at Neptune HS
October 29
Preventing and Treating Lung Cancer (Lance Auditorium, JSUMC)
Speaker: Thomas L. Bauer II, MD, Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, Meridian Health
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death among men and women. Despite a serious prognosis (outlook),
many patients detected at early stages of the disease can be cured. Students will learn about the causes of lung cancer,
how it is diagnosed, and treatment options.
Nov 5
Alternative Careers in the Health Sciences: Podiatry, Dentistry, and Pharmacy
Speakers: TBD
This session will feature a panel discussion including a podiatrist, dentist, and pharmacist. What are their roles in health
care? How is their education similar (or different) from that of a physician? Would they choose that field again?
After the lecture, students will have the opportunity to interact with these health care professionals in small group sessions
to learn more about these career options.
Nov 12
Sports Medicine: Concussions and On-the-Field Injuries
Speaker: Stephen G. Rice, MD, FAAP, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
50% of high school girls and 75% of high school boys participate in sports activities. What predicts the risk of injuries, and
how can they be prevented? Learn the differences between sprains and strains, and what defines a concussion.
The second half of the program will be devoted to graduation exercises.
Students must attend at least 5 sessions in order to receive a graduation certificate, but all are welcome to attend
any program