Mini Medical School
2025 Mini Medical School Program
Healthy Aging: Best Practices for Overall Well-being
Videos for each of the weekend sessions listed below are now available for viewing any time on our Healthy Aging videos page (opens new link).
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February 1, 9–11:30 a.m. PST
Mentation: Protecting Our Brains as We Age and How to Combat Addiction and Pain
- 9:10–9:50 Rebecca Boxer, M.D., M.S.—The Impact of Delirium and its Long-Term Consequences
- 10:10–10:35 Ravi Prasad, Ph.D.—Interdisciplinary Pain Management and Psychology
- 10:45–11:10 Aimee Moulin, M.D.—Solving Addiction through Science. Evidence-based Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
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February 8, 9–11:30 a.m. PST
Medication: Latest Science and Recommendations
- 9:05–9:45 Francene Steinberg, Ph.D., R.D.—Fueling Health: The Power of Nutrition for a Thriving Body
- 10:05–10:30 Katren Tyler, M.D. and Natalie Elder, M.D., Pharm.D.—Staying out of the ER: Safe Medication Practices for You and Your Loved One
- 10:30–11:55 Martin Cadeiras, M.D.—Managing Heart Failure with Medications
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February 15, 9–11:30 a.m. PST
Mobility: Movement as Therapy
- 9:05–9:45 Christine Cocanour, M.D.—Trauma center Verification: What to Know if You are an Older Adult
- 10:05–10:30 Alyssa Speciale, M.D.—Sole Searching: Navigating the Complexities of Foot Health and Treating Common Foot Pathologies
- 10:30–11:55 Maureen Craig, RN, D.N.P.—Chair Yoga for Strength, Stability, and Mobility
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February 22, 9–11:30 a.m. PST
What Matters Most: Choices That Support Your Healthy Aging
- 9:05–9:30 Annemarie Hargadon, M.D.—Palliative Medicine, Why Now?
- 9:40–10:20 Leza Coleman and Donna Apidone—Expressed Wish or Best Interest: Advocacy, Identity, and the Power of Choice
- 10:35–11 Stacey Parker—Enhancing Health and Wellbeing Through the Power of Nature