Future Health Innovators Academy - Mini Medical School
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine Mini Medical School (MMS) program offers fourth and fifth-grade students from participating central Illinois schools an opportunity to partake in an engaging, hands-on learning adventure. The program will allow participants to explore various health professions, and dive into their passions for science, medicine, and innovation. Sessions will be held from September 2025 to April 2026.
Program Information
Participants: Fourth and fifth-graders at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy in Champaign, Illinois.
Schedule:
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 9:30 am –1 pm
Sun, Oct 5, 2025 | 9:30 am –1 pm | Veterinary Medicine Open House
Mon, Oct 6, 2025 | 2–4:30 pm | Health Innovation/3D Printing
Sat, Nov 1, 2025 | 9:30 am –1 pm | Lung Day
Sat, Dec 6, 2025 | 9:30 am –1 pm | Health Innovation Session
Sat, Jan 10, 2026 | 9:30 am – 1 pm | Health Innovation Session
TBA | 9:30 am - 1 pm | Day of Service
Sat, Feb 7, 2026 | 9:30 am – 1 pm | Immunology
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 | 9:30 am – 1 pm | GI Day
Sat, Apr 4, 2026 | 11 am – 2 pm | Engineering Open House
Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | 2 – 4:30 pm | 3D Printing/Prototype Session
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 | 10 am –3 pm | Pitch Competition & Graduation
Cost: FREE!
Program Highlights:
• Hands-on activities
• Explore health professions
• Delve into science, medicine, and innovation
Questions?
Contact us at diversity@medicine.illinois.edu
In alignment with our mission to foster a supportive environment for all members of our university community, this programming is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, or national origin.