Emory MiniMedical School began in 1994 with almost 500 students from throughout greater metropolitan Atlanta and surrounding communities. There are no prerequisites to enrolling in the MiniMedical School except for an interest in how the human body works, what can go wrong with it, and what people can do to keep themselves and their families and communities healthier. Ages vary from the 20s to 80s, with an average age in the high 40s.
Many people drive an hour or more each way for the two programs.
This provides a textbook with specially written handouts and illustrations to reflect the topics for all six weeks. At graduation, students also are given T-shirts and diplomas. WHSC Copyright Emory University, 2000. All Rights Reserved.