Mini Medical School

Food, Nutrition & the Effects of Substances on Health
Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 8
This will explore the connections between food and nutrition as well as the health of our planet. This series will delve into understanding different substances ingested– including cannabis, alcohol, psychedelics, and opioids– and their effects on mental and physical health.
Held each spring and fall, Mini Medical School offers a unique glimpse into the health sciences at the University of Minnesota. Community learners with a shared interest in health embark on a journey examining the scientific foundations of health and disease. Presented using common language for ease of understanding complex topics, your guides are internationally renowned experts who are shaping the way health care is delivered locally and globally.