News & Events

BRAINTREE, MA, ISSUED OCTOBER 8, 2009…Two seniors at Archbishop Williams

High School, a leading Catholic co-educational college preparatory high school located in

Braintree, recently participated in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine.

Honored by the invitation were Jessica Galvin and Lauren DiBona, both of Quincy, who flew

to Atlanta, Georgia this past summer to take part in the nation’s foremost program in premedical

education for high school students.

The National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine introduces outstanding high school

students to the world of medicine; the 10-day program familiarizes students with

professionals from several of the nation’s top medical centers in addition to faculty from

renowned institutions of learning.

The Forum challenges students 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. Students discuss global epidemics, cures for life-threatening

diseases, life as a resident, medical specialties and primary care with physicians and patients.

“My experience in Atlanta taught me a lot about being a doctor,” said Jessica Galvin. “Both

Lauren and I were given many opportunities over the course of the 10 day program to learn

about the exciting and challenging medical profession; it was a real honor to be selected.”

“Not only did I learn a lot of information about the medical field – including having the

opportunity to watch a knee surgery, visiting hospitals and participating in hands-on activities

– I also made many friends from all over the country,” said Lauren DiBona.

“We could not be more proud of Jessica and Lauren,” said Dr. Carmen Mariano, President of

AWHS. “It has been said that ‘the only real power in life is to help someone and the only real

honor in life is to save someone.’ Medical leaders help and save many. These two wonderful

young women have what it takes to be such leaders.”

In The News