eMini Medical School

eMini Med Courses Available

Participants will receive a UTMB eMini Medical School "diploma" for each semester completed. Diplomas are mailed every six to eight weeks to participants who have completed all courses in a semester as of that date.

Courses are self-paced so you may take as much or as little time needed.

New! Semester IV

Botox: A New Wrinkle on Aging discusses the cosmetic use of Botox to smooth the skin and reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles. It will also give you valuable information about skin care, prevention of skin aging and skin cancer.

Marine Biomedicine: How the Ocean's Health Affects Your Own is an investigation into the health and nutritional benefits of seafood, the effects of pollution on marine life, and the use of cephalopods in biomedical research, as well as a review of some of the ways in which the health of our oceans affects our own.

Nanomedicine: Tiny Technology Holds Huge Promise for Health Care discusses this exciting and promising field in biomedical research. This course will provide you the opportunity to learn more about what nanomedicine is, the research that is being done in the field and the benefits it can bring to healthcare.

Sir William Osler: Why I Like that Guy and What He Meant to Medicine is a brief look into the life of Sir William Osler, one of the most revered physicians in the history of medicine. He was professor of medicine at four universities, in three countries, and on two continents. A gifted clinician, he remains to this day a model for medical humanism and compassionate, patient centered care.

Semester III

Alzheimer's Disease - Part 1 looks at what causes Alzheimer's disease, and asks the questions: what does it look like, and how can we treat it?

Alzheimer's Disease - Part 2 discusses the ethical issues surrounding Alzheimer's disease and asks the questions: what is the impact on patients and love ones alike, what should we expect, and how can we manage our expectations?

Pain, Pain Go Away with one of the world's leading experts in pain research, this course studies what triggers common forms on pain and why aspirin and opiates are both important to the management of pain.

Surgery: From Lister to Robotics explains the evolution of robotic surgery, from Joseph Lister's innovations in surgical practice in the 1800's, to the promise of tomorrow's robotic techniques.

The Art and Science of AIDS showcases graphic representations of patient's perspective of their disease and looks at the status of AIDS research and treatment. Some material may be considered explicit.

Understanding Hepatitis, the Silent Epidemic educated you in the areas of identifying the types of hepatitis we are at risk for contracting, preventing, and treating hepatitis

Semester II

Alternative Medicine explores the latest therapies and their rise in popularity throughout the United States.

Breathe Easy: Examining the Causes and Effects of Asthma profiles how researchers and physicians at UTMB, home to one of only 12 Asthma and Allergic Diseases Research Centers in the U.S., are working together to find ways for asthma sufferers to better manage their disease and enjoy life.

Contagious Enthusiasm: Understanding Emerging Infectious Diseases demonstrates how diseases such as West Nile virus are emerging in the U.S. Share the excitement of UTMB’s premier group of infectious disease investigators whose enthusiasm for their work is catching and learn what’s being done to address new and emerging infectious diseases.

Mistakes Happen: Dealing with Medical Error examines how mistakes happen, what we know about them, better ways to deal with mistakes, and what the future holds for one of our nation’s leading causes of death and injury.

Responding to Bioterrorism and Chemical Threats addresses health care responses to bioterrorism beginning with an overview of threats and methods. Biological agents such as anthrax and smallpox are addressed, as well as chemical agents and their history. The course concludes with a review of psychological impacts of terrorism on children.

Telehealth: Medicine’s New Frontier defines telemedicine, how it works and what it means for the future of patient care. Imagine providing expert medical advice from Texas to an oil rig in Siberia—saving thousands of dollars by avoiding a medical evacuation by helicopter. Or, think of the convenience of monitoring your own blood-sugar level at home and consulting with your doctor on the results from the comfort of your living room easy chair.

Will Cancer Be Cured in Our Lifetime? Part 1 presents an overview on the leading cancers and cancer treatment options.

Will Cancer Be Cured in Our Lifetime? Part 2 explains the progress being made in treating and preventing lung, cervical and skin cancer.

Participants who complete all eight courses will receive a UTMB eMini Medical School "diploma." Diplomas are mailed every six to eight weeks to participants who have completed the seven courses as of that date.

Semester I

Your Body and How It Moves includes the importance of diet and exercise and the many ways fitness can enhance one’s life.

Aging and the End of Life addresses the epidemiology of aging and the changes that must be made when caring for older individuals.

The Beat Goes On studies state-of-the-art approaches to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of coronary heart disease, as heart attacks and strokes remain the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S.

The Facts About Gastrointestinal Health discovers the clinical conditions and appropriate diagnostic methods for evaluating and treating gastrointestinal disorders, including reflux disease, hepatitis, diarrhea and colon cancer.

The Genomics Revolution focuses on the structure and function of genes and the human genetic makeup, as well as the premises of gene therapy and molecular diagnosis, and the ethical and economic considerations.

His and Her Health provides an overview of the specific health concerns of men and women, including the role of hormones and sex steroids in the reproductive system.

Understanding and Overcoming Depression explores this treatable illness that can greatly affect one’s quality of life, personal relationships and work function.

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