Churubusco Student travels to Washington, DC for National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine the first of December. Brient Hicks attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (NYLF/MED) which introduces outstanding high school students to the world of medicine. This program introduces students to professionals from some of the nation’s top medical centers and faculty from renowned institutions of learning. Brient Hicks, son of Willis Hicks, is a sophomore at Churubusco High School.
With close cooperation from many prestigious and technologically advanced hospitals, research facilities and medical schools, Brient was challenged to learn about a broad range of topics, including educational requirements, career options, clinical practice, and complex ethical and legal issues facing the medical profession today. Brient, along with nearly 250 other students, discussed global epidemics, cures for life-threatening diseases, life as a resident, medical specialties and primary care with current physicians and patients.
Participants of National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) programs are nominated by their teachers or mentors, alumni of this or other NYLF programs, or are nominated based on information provided on voluntary pre-college surveys, such as the National Research Center for College and University Admissions Talent Identification Program.
Brient would like to thank all those who assisted him in making this opportunity possible through donations and community support – American Legion, Auburn Chiropractic, Thompson Dental, Dr. Zollinger, Star Financial Bank and my dad. I would like to pursue an education in the medical field and this was an excellent way to experience the medical vocation first-hand.
