About Mini Med School
UCSF Fresno, the San Joaquin Valley’s largest physician-training program, is proud to present the 15th installment of Mini Med School. Don’t miss the 2026 UCSF Fresno Public Lecture Series—live and online. Get the latest breakthroughs in preventive medicine straight from top local experts, and learn how to separate fact from fiction in today’s flood of health information. It’s your front-row seat to the future of health in the Central Valley. The four-session series will take place on consecutive Wednesday evenings in September, from Sept. 9 – Sept. 30, 2026.
Audience: High School Juniors/Seniors*, College Students, General Public
*Lectures include mature topics. Attendees should be at least 17 years of age.
Dates
Wednesday Evenings
Sept. 9 (In-Person Only)* | Sept. 16 | Sept. 23 | Sept. 30
Sept. 9 (In-Person Only)* | Sept. 16 | Sept. 23 | Sept. 30
*This program will provide engaging, hands-on opportunities to in-person attendees. A virtual option will be available for those who cannot attend live after the September 9 session.
Time
4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Registration and Snacks
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Live Lectures
Location
UCSF Fresno | 155 N. Fresno St. or Zoom Webinar
2026 Topics and Speakers (Topics Subject to Change)
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Mental Health: The Impact of Social Pressure and What You Can Do
Simulation Lab (In-Person Only)
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Trends in the Trauma Center - Traumatic Accident Avoidance
Preventative Dermatology
Trends in the Trauma Center - Traumatic Accident Avoidance
Preventative Dermatology
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Women's Health and HPV
Local Infectious Diseases: HIV and Beyond
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Pediatric Preventative Care
Medical Student Panel