Office of Public Affairs

Community Relations

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to addressing the health care needs and improving the quality of life for the residents of the Baltimore metropolitan area, the state of Maryland and beyond. We are committed to developing mutually beneficial partnerships with community leaders and organizations, educational institutions and the business community.

To see a full listing of School of Medicine outreach programs, click here.

Community outreach programs of the Office of Public Affairs include:

Mini-Med School

Offered as a public service by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Mini-Med School is a series of tuition-free classes designed to help Baltimore residents improve their health and well being. Mini-Med School lectures are presented by faculty physicians in medical school classrooms, but you don't need a background in science to attend. The five weekly sessions are designed to be casual, fun, and informative, while focusing on health care issues that are important to everyone. For more information or to register, visit the Mini-Med School Website, or contact the Office of Public Affairs at 410-706-8518.

Get Fit Maryland

Sponsored by the University of Maryland Medical Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Merritt Athletic Clubs, and the State of Maryland, Get Fit Maryland is 12-week walking program designed to help fight obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 

Launched in 2005, Get Fit Maryland has provided support and encouragement to hundreds of walkers from all walks of life. Participants receive free pedometers, log books and other incentives.

Learn more about Get Fit Maryland.

State lawmakers take anatomy 101 at Project Medical Education

Project Medical Education

Project Medical Education gives elected officials and other state and federal policymakers a first-hand look at medical education as the foundation for America’s world-class health care system. In a day-long program, public officials learn what it takes to train the nation’s future doctors and gain a better understanding of the challenges facing medical schools and teaching hospitals in the 21st century. During the interactive sessions, public officials don white coats, accompany physicians on their rounds, and visit research labs and treatment facilities. Project Medical Education is an annual program supported by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). For more information, contact the Office of Public Affairs at 410-706-8518, or visit the AAMC's Project Medical Education Website.

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