8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Walk with the Serotonin SeekersÂ
Meet at The Warren Alpert Medical School, The Herbert M. Kaplan Atrium, 222 Richmond Street
Serotonin Seekers is a beginner-friendly, inclusive running group offering an outlet for medical students to prioritize their wellness while meeting fellow students. They invite families to join them on a special walking route around the Medical School and Jewelry District to help get those endorphins flowing bright and early.Â
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Planetary Health: tackling emerging disease to extreme heat
Will a warmer world be a sicker world? What is it about New England that supports the proliferation of Lyme Disease? How are wildlife trade, exotic pets and species invasions contributors to emerging diseases like covid-19? Dr. Kate Smith, Senior Associate Dean for Biology and Curricular Affairs, Associate Professor of Medical Science and Dr. Kyle Martin, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Clinician Educator will discuss their research around these questions and more.Â
Join us to kick off a series of upcoming lectures about the importance of planetary health, a timely field focused on understanding the human health implications of human-caused disruptions to Earth's natural systems.Â
Smith-Buonanno Hall, Room 106, 95 Cushing Street
Streaming at The Warren Alpert Medical School, Room 170, 222 Richmond Street
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9:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Student-Guided Medical School ToursÂ
Take a student-guided tour of the Medical School building.
The Warren Alpert Medical School, The Herbert M. Kaplan Atrium, 222 Richmond Street
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Family Brunch/ReceptionÂ
Enjoy a light breakfast spread while getting to know other families and some of the medical student ambassadors. Faculty administrators will be in attendance to welcome you and talk about their programs.  Â
The Warren Alpert Medical School, The Herbert M. Kaplan Atrium, 222 Richmond Street
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Lifestyle Medicine – A remedy for the chronic disease crisis
Despite medical advancements, the top 5 chronic diseases in our country are preventable through lifestyle changes like diet, physical activity, mental health optimization, and positive social relationships. Learn what Brown is doing in the realm of nutrition education as well as general lifestyle medicine concepts to best prepare the next generation of health care leaders to optimize health and wellness for all.
Presented by: Mariah Stump RES’15, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Clinician Educator and Megan S. Duckworth MD'23
Smith-Buonanno Hall, Room 106, 95 Cushing Street
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20 minutes past sunset (5:53 p.m.) | WaterFire
Join us as we celebrate 50 Years of Medicine with a full lighting sponsored by Brown University. More information here.
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visit our family weekend website.