Spanish Mini Medical School
The Mini Escuela de Medicina, or Spanish Mini Medical School, is an expert-led, community-informed program that brings Spanish-speaking communities together to learn, ask questions, and share experiences. Through these interactive sessions, attendees and partners guide discussions while gaining accessible, culturally relevant health information on topics that support healthy aging and well-being, including brain health, chronic conditions, mental wellness, and caregiving.
Thank you to our sponsor, Genentech, for helping us provide educational programs for the community.
We are seeking support to help us elevate our yearly events, your support will directly fund health educational materials, community outreach, and participant resources. If you would like to support our efforts, please go to our SMMS Giving Page.
Estamos buscando apoyo para ayudarnos a fortalecer nuestros eventos anuales. Su contribución financiará directamente materiales de educación en salud, actividades de alcance comunitario y recursos para los participantes. Si desea apoyar nuestros esfuerzos, por favor visite nuestra MEM Página de Donaciones.
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The UC Davis Health Center for Reducing Health Disparities, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and Clinical Translational Science Center presented the 15th Annual Mini Escuela de Medicina Virtual en Español, an educational program for the Spanish-speaking community. The event was hosted on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, from 8:30a.m. to 2:30p.m. This year’s program featured expert-led presentations on mental health and well-being, pain management, dementia’s impact on patients and caregivers, and cardiovascular health and aging.
Click here to view the presentation slides, event materials, and event photos.
The UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and Clinical Translational Science Center held the 14th Annual Mini Escuela de Medicina Virtual en español on October 12th, 2024. The recording of the event is now available.
To jump to a specific presentation in the video, use these links to start watching from the desired section:
- Plática Principal, Tomas Aragón, M.D.,M.P.H.
- Salud Mental en Acción: Clínicas Especializadas para la Comunidad Latina, Helen Kales, M.D., Joanna Servin, Ph.D., Karina Muro, Ph.D., Olivia Contreras, Psy.D.
- Prevención del Dolor y Bienestar, David J. Copenhaver, M.D., M.P.H.
- Diabetes: ¿Porque Importa?, Francisco Prieto, M.D.
- Estigma y Salud Mental, Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, M.D., Ph.D., Ana Bolaños, MSW
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The UC Davis Health Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and Center for Reducing Health Disparities, presented the 13th Annual Mini Escuela de Medicina Virtual en Español that was held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 8:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.
Cuerpo, Mente y Espíritu
Presentadores:
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Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, M.D., Ph.D., Profesor y Director, Centro para Reducir Disparidades en Salud, UC Davis Health
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David J. Copenhaver, M.D., M.P.H., Profesor Asociado, Director de la División de Medicina del Dolor y Cirugía Neurológica, UC Davis Health
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Gladys Maeste, M.D., Ph.D., Profesora y Directora, Centro de Recursos para la Enfermedad de Alzheimer del Valle del Rio Grande para Minorías: Alianzas para el Progreso
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Carolina Reyes, M.D., Profesora Asociada, Departamento de Ginecología y Obstetricia, UC Davis Health
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Liliana Ferrer Silva, Cónsul General de México en Sacramento
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David Johnson, M.A., Ph.D., Profesor Clínico Asociado, Centro de la enfermedad de Alzheimer, UC Davis Health
Presentado por: UC Davis Health, Center for Reducing Health Disparities y Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
