Mini-medical school programs are an effective tool to introduce students to osteopathic medicine.

Context: Mini-medical school programs are designed to give participants, usually high school students, a more realistic perception of medicine and to leave students with a stronger desire to pursue a career in medicine.

Objective: To determine if the annual High School Mini-Medical School program hosted by the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine increased interest in osteopathic medicine among high school students.

Design: A survey was conducted before and after the program to test the program's effectiveness.