Seattle Mini Medical School (SMMS) is a project of the Tu Luong Medical Mission Foundation (TLF). TLF was established in 1992 by Tan Lam in honor of his parents, Tu and Luong. “Tu Luong” means “from the heart” in Vietnamese and “help or relief” in Tagalog. TLF’s original mission was to organize medical teams to provide free healthcare services to Vietnamese refugees in Southeast Asia. When the last refugee camp closed, TLF reincorporated in Washington State in 1998 to continue supporting medical missions and educational initiatives.
SMMS is approved by the Washington State Board of Education to provide a full grades 6–12 curriculum with a focus on STEM, Medicine, and Medical Mission. The school is designed for students who are serious about pursuing careers in medicine. SMMS gives high school students early exposure to the basic sciences of medicine and essential clinical skills. Our medical mission program provides hands-on experiences that cultivate compassion and help students understand the true meaning of medicine and service.
SMMS is a blended learning school, combining traditional and online classrooms. Online classrooms allow us to bring doctors, guest lecturers, and experts from around the world into the learning environment using Microsoft Teams and Google Meet.
We welcome your questions and inquiries. Email is the preferred method for initial contact. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
