Evolving with the Pandemic
Evolving with the Pandemic is an exploratory journey of the latest updates on COVID-19, variants, and boosters, the impact of the pandemic on rural communities and geriatric populations, and resilience and reimagination in a time of burnout.
Launched in 1999, Mini Medical School was developed to connect Minnesotans with University of Minnesota experts who answer questions and share the latest advancements in health and research. Mini Medical School has empowered countless individuals with invaluable knowledge about health and wellness, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and engagement.
About Mini Medical School
By attending Mini Medical School, you'll experience a unique glimpse into the health sciences at the University of Minnesota. You'll join a community of learners with a shared interest in health and embark on a journey examining the scientific foundations of health and disease. Your guides are internationally renowned experts who are shaping the way health care is delivered locally and globally. If you attend all three live sessions, you will receive a digital certificate of completion.
Session 1: The Latest on COVID
Watch S1 from March 30
Between Delta and Omicron variants, what’s next? Will boosters be needed every year like a flu shot? What about rural communities and how they have been impacted? By attending this session, you’ll learn about the new COVID variants, the spread between people and animals, rural health and more.
Professor, Division of Environmental Health Sciences
Associate Professor, Division of Health Policy and Management
Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Vice Dean for Education and Academic Affairs, Medical School
Session 2: Emotional Wellbeing and Resilience in a Time of Anger and Burnout
Watch S2 from April 6
As we move into year three of the pandemic, anger, burnout, and distrust have risen to the fore. How can we collectively deal with the range of emotions in a pandemic? By attending this session, you’ll learn about practical ways to foster resilience, the impact of the pandemic on children’s social development, the social isolation of older adults, and caregiver resources.
Study Interventionalist, Families and Long Term Care
Research Associate, Center for Early Education Development
Professor, College of Education and Human Development
Moderator: Vice Dean for Education and Academic Affairs, Medical School
Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Associate Professor, Division of Health Policy and Management
Moderator: Vice Dean for Education and Academic Affairs, Medical School
