Learn about the Human Body and Disease Prevention at Griffin Hospital Mini-Med School

Griffin Health is accepting registrations for its free, 11-week Mini-Med School course that begins Thurs., Sept. 11.

Specifically designed for the layperson with little or no medical background, Mini-Med School provides a unique opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how the human body works, insight into common disorders of the various organ systems, and information about disease prevention.

This course is conducted over 11 consecutive weekly sessions. Griffin Hospital physicians serve as faculty, covering a wide range of topics, including: Anatomy; Cardiology; Cardiothoracic Surgery; Critical Care; Dermatology; Emergency Medicine; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; General Surgery; Gynecology; Hematology; Nephrology; Neurology; Oncology; Ophthalmology; Orthopedics; Primary Care; Pulmonology; Rheumatology; Sleep Medicine; and Urology. Each weekly session will be divided into two hour-long presentations on different medical topics, with a refreshment break between presentations and ample time for questions and answers.

The program meets Thursdays from 6:30-9 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby. The Mini-Med School will culminate with a “graduation” ceremony for participants on Nov. 20. The course is comprehensive and the knowledge base is cumulative, so those participants who attend all sessions will gain the most benefit.

There is no fee to enroll in the Mini-Med School, but space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. To register, visit www.griffinhealth.org/mini-med-school.