Dr. Rubin's Mini Medical School
Edward Hospital (primary site); Naperville Campus of Northern Illinois University (also used for classes), 801 South Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
About
Dr. Rubin's Mini Medical School includes multiple programs with hands-on experiences, small-group learning, and counseling services. The middle school experience includes 12 hands-on stations, the summer experience includes 18 experiences, the elementary school program includes 10 stations, and the podiatric medicine and surgery program includes 10 hands-on experiences.
Programs
- Mini Medical School for High School Students — High school sophomores, juniors and seniors; 10th, 11th and 12th graders; junior, senior, and advanced sophomore students · Each winter; 2 classes run concurrently, one on Saturdays and one on Sundays, 2:00-5:30 PM · A 21-hour competitive program for students serious about pursuing a career in medicine. Students apply and are selected for admission.
- Mini Medical School Experience for Middle School Students — 6th, 7th, and 8th graders · Application goes live online in March; students register online and are accepted on a first come first served basis · $250 · Introduces healthcare to middle school students; 12 hands-on experiences; space is limited.
- Mini Medical School Summer Experience — Students in grades 9 through college junior; as of June, students should be in 9th grade or higher · Offered on a Saturday and repeated the following Sunday; one day, 8-9 hours · $300 · For any student interested in healthcare; not competitive; first come first served.
- Mini Medical School for Elementary School Students — Grades 3, 4 or 5 · Running this spring; last program was on 2026-04-19; requests are being entertained for fall 2026 and spring 2027 · A 2 hour program designed to introduce young children to the healthcare professions. Provided free of charge as a community service project.
- Mini Podiatric Medicine and Surgery — Any student in high school or college · Will be offered if 20 or more students request it · A 4 hour program providing an overview of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery including 10 hands-on experiences.
At a glance
- Ages: 8–18 years old
- Price range: $250–$300
- General schedule: The high school program is 21 hours; the middle school program is 2 hours plus 12 stations; the summer experience is one day, 8-9 hours; the elementary school program is 2 hours; the podiatric program is 4 hours.
About the provider
Dr. Rubin's Mini Medical School was created in 2004 and was created and designed by Ira S. Rubin, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Rubin is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has been in practice over 30 years. He runs the programs with his wife, Susan. Most programs are held at Edward Hospital, and Edward provides clerical support and space.
- Counseling Services — Any student in high school or college · Guidance, counselling and help finding their path toward a successful career in healthcare.
The high school program is selective and requires application, teacher recommendation, counselor form and parent consent. Middle school and summer programs are first come first served. The elementary program requires signed parent consent. The middle school program fee mentioned is for the 2024 school year. The summer program fee mentioned is for the 2024 school year. The application for the high school program is processed on a rolling basis.
Last updated August 26, 2026.
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