Union High student to attend medical conference in Boston | Local News

Butterfield, who turned 16 on Tuesday, was selected to represent the Union on the basis of “academic performance, leadership potential, and determination to serve humanity in the medical field.” It was signed by Mario Capecchi, Ph.D., Nobel Laureate in Medicine and Scientific Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, which sponsors the Future Medical Leaders Conference.

“I think I was chosen just because I’ve shown academic progress all my life,” Butterfield told the Missourian. “I certainly stood out. Always good grades.” and progressed to advanced or honors classes.”

Joining students across the country, Butterfield listened to Nobel laureates and National Medal of Science winners discuss medical research, and got advice from top medical school deans from the Ivy League and other medical schools on what to expect from medical schools. increase. According to the news release, they will also hear from former medical patients whose recovery is considered a “living medical miracle”. are participating in the program.

The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Doctors is committed to “identifying future medical talent at the earliest age possible so that these students can acquire the experience and skills necessary to reach this important career doorstep.” It was created based on the belief that to release.

Butterfield said he plans to pursue a career in technology, but not necessarily in the medical field. He’s interested in becoming a front-end his engineer doing his UX/UI design creating user-friendly interfaces that help people understand complex products.

Butterfield hopes to attend East Central College and pursue a degree at Southeast Missouri State University or Webster College.

Butterfield has never been to the East Coast and is looking forward to the event. He plans to go with his uncle who is familiar with the area.

“The whole trip will be great,” he said. “I enjoy live surgery. I’m just going to enjoy being on the East Coast.”