June 3, 2012 (CHICAGO) -- The University of Chicago is about to graduate the youngest medical student in school history. <\/p>\n
The Chicago Tribune reports that 21-year-old Sho Yano graduates this week from the Pritzker School of Medicine. <\/p>\n
Yano began reading at age 2, writing by 3 and composing music by 5. He graduated from Loyola University in three years and entered medical school at age 12. <\/p>\n
The median age for entering medical school is 23. <\/p>\n
The Tribune reports that medical schools were reluctant to admit Yano because of his young age. Even professors had worried that medical school would stunt his adolescence. <\/p>\n
However, family members and professors say Yano has thrived. <\/p>\n
He'll be starting residency in pediatric neurology. He's also an accomplished pianist and has a black belt in tae kwan do. <\/p>\n
Information from: Chicago Tribune <\/p>\n
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