Justin's HIV Journal: National Youth Leadership Forum on Med. Keynote Speaker Justin B Terry-Smith

On December 5th, 2010 I was given the honor of being the Keynote Speaker for the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. Before I was going to speak I was so nervous that they wouldn't like me or I would do really bad, but all in all I think I did OK. Keep in mind there were about 200 hundred students and they are handpicked scholars from around the country. Some of the students were all the way from Hawaii and Puerto Rico. These young and impressionable men and women are the leaders that go to school and decide to earn a degree and practice in the medical profession. They were so receptive and amazing. I couldn't believe the questions and comments I received afterwards. I do have that video of the student asking questions but it needs to be edited to protect the students' identities because they are all underage. I've been asked to speak at colleges, forums and other places but this was really an inspiration because these young people concentrate their studies and time on areas of medicine. They will be the professional that will help the younger generation through illness and plagues like HIV.

I need to say Thank you so much to all the staff and students that make this event possible, it's really important that we inspire these young people to go onto study medicine and help not only the future of America but the world.

All in all I think I was a little nervous but I think I held my own and the experience made me cry a little. Those young people's faces are instilled forever in my mind. They make me think that what I do is right and make me want to keep on inspiring. THANK YOU
I HAVE SOME GREAT NEWS TO SHARE AS WELL BUT I WILL KEEP IT A SECRET UNTIL IT COMES TO LIGHT.

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[westlifer36]

I also admire and respect you for all you do!! I wish there was more people like you! :)

[westlifer36]

Hi Justin just watched this video and I just want to say that you are an inspiration the way you speck about you HIV status! I Love that your showing people especially young people that you can live a perfectly normal life if you have the right people around you to support you and the right attitude! And I love the way that Phil was there to support you!! :) Stay well my friend!! :)