About Us
"We invite the community to experience the flavor of medical school and share the wonders of the human body and our passion for discovery. Generating such promising new knowledge and sharing it with the public, as well as with health professionals, is an integral part of our mission."
— John Baldwin, M.D., former dean of Dartmouth's medical school and founder of Dartmouth Community Medical School
Through a series of public lecture programs, DCMS explores the explosion of medical knowledge and technology that is transforming our lives. All course offerings and special events are aimed specifically for a public audience and are taught by some of Dartmouth's most accomplished faculty, as well as guests. Since its inception in 1998, DCMS has drawn capacity audiences to its sessions, which are offered each spring in Hanover and each fall in Manchester. Additional special programs are also offered on contemporary health and medical issues.
DCMS courses are open to anyone and everyone, regardless of background or experience, from high schoolers to senior citizens. All students receive a comprehensive syllabus with lecture notes, supplemental materials, and suggested reading as well as a certificate of completion for the series. Enthusiastic participants routinely remain for further questions and discussion with faculty well after each session ends.