We hope you will share in the campus experience during Family Weekend! This is your chance to tour the Medical School, hear from faculty members, and spend some time with your student.
We’re still working hard at producing a great weekend of events for you, so be sure to check back for updated location and event information as the date approaches.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Medical School Check-In
Location: The Warren Alpert Medical School, The Herbert M. Kaplan Atrium, 222 Richmond Street
Check-in, grab a snack, and pick up a schedule of Medical School-sponsored events!
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Support Network: Guiding Students Through the Med School Experience
Location: The Warren Alpert Medical School, Lecture Hall 160, 222 Richmond Street
Parents and families are an integral part of the Brown medical community, but busy students may not always have time to fill in family members on what’s happening in their lives. Join us to hear from Medical School leadership and have your questions answered.
9:00 am - 9:55 am Movement for Life: Mobility and Stretching for Health
Location: Stephen Robert ’62 Campus Center, Kasper Multipurpose Room (040), 75 Waterman Street
Whether you're a student or family member, a patient or physician, join us for an interactive fitness event designed to promote lifelong wellness through the principles of functional mobility. Participants will learn techniques that are beneficial for their own health but also valuable for those working in healthcare settings and supporting patient mobility and recovery.
9:00 am - 11:00 am Legorreta Cancer Center Luminaria Fundraiser
Location: The College Green
Brown is working to improve cancer care in Rhode Island and across the world through research and treatment. Support the Center and dedicate a luminaria in honor of a loved one affected by cancer by purchasing a candle, sharing a message, and being part of a meaningful display of hope.
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Medical School Building Tours
Location: The Warren Alpert Medical School, The Herbert M. Kaplan Atrium, 222 Richmond Street
Take a guided tour of the Medical School with a current medical student!
Location: The Warren Alpert Medical School, Lecture Hall 160, 222 Richmond Street
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, will discuss their research around these questions and provide an overview of planetary health opportunities for students at the Warren Alpert Medical School.
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Medical and PLME Family Lunch
Location: The Warren Alpert Medical School, The Herbert M. Kaplan Atrium, 222 Richmond Street
Enjoy a light lunch spread while getting to know other families and some of the medical faculty. Members of the Medical Parents Committee will be on hand to talk about the volunteer opportunities for parent engagement.
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Mini Med School
Location: Meet at The Warren Alpert Medical School, The Herbert M. Kaplan Atrium, 222 Richmond Street
Follow in the footsteps of a first-year medical student! Beginning with an "Outside the Classroom" panel, families will then be split into groups for a tour of the Anatomy lab and an interactive Clinical Skills session. Don’t miss this opportunity for an insider’s look at life at The Warren Alpert Medical School.
All participants in Family Weekend are considered limited-duration visitors to campus and must abide by Brown’s COVID-19 Campus Safety Policy, including the mask wearing requirements in place at the time of Family Weekend.
As Family Weekend approaches, please visit the Campus Activity Status page of our Healthy Brown website to learn more about the health protocols in place at that time.
Parking at the Warren Alpert Medical School (222 Richmond St.)
Metered spaces are available on a number of streets near the medical school building, including Richmond Street, Elm Street and Chestnut Street. Please adhere to posted signs regarding allowable hours and other parking limitations, and note that meters accept credit cards and quarters only.
Parking is available for a fee until 11 p.m. at the garage adjacent to the Medical School building on Friday.
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No, masks are not required inside the Medical School. For more information about COVID-19 policies, please visit the University’s COVID-19 Campus Activity Status page.
No, the check-in is an opportunity for us to welcome you to campus and for you to pick up a schedule of events.
Please check back soon for updated information on hotel recommendations for your stay.
Yes! The Medical Family Weekend shuttle schedule for the weekend is:
Friday (Noon - 7 p.m.) and Saturday (7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
The first departure from the Medical School is at Noon on Friday and at 7:40 a.m. on Saturday
Medical School Stop: 300 Eddy Street (back entrance to the medical school)
Campus Stop: The Gates, 10 Prospect Street
20-minute loop:
Contact: Diana Richardson at Diana_Richardson@brown.edu.