HOSA is an organization that focuses on inspiring future healthcare professionals through various events, meetings, and conferences. The goal is to set students up to explore future careers in healthcare. Freshman Siena Isaac explains exactly what HOSA is.

“HOSA is a club revolving around various forms of healthcare, like dental, veterinary, nursing, etc,” Isaac said.  It helps future health care professionals connect and gain experience through competition.”

Junior Kanav Mehta explains how conferences play a role in the HOSA experience.

“HOSA conferences are high-energy, inspiring, and packed with opportunities to learn,” Mehta said. “There are workshops, keynote speakers, competitive events, and networking sessions where students from different schools and states come together. It’s a great mix of professional development, competition, and fun.”

Mehta says the program has helped her learn unique skills.

“HOSA has helped me develop leadership skills, teamwork, and confidence in both my professional and personal life,” Mehta said. “Through competitions, conferences, and networking, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of healthcare careers and improved my public speaking and organizational skills.”

Sophomore Sanaa Kulkarni says the program gives her something to look forward to.

“HOSA has been something to look forward to in the school year,” Kulkarni said. It definitely makes the school year more enjoyable.”

Mehta noted that the program has been a highlight throughout her high school career.

“HOSA has been one of the highlights of my high school journey,” Mehta said. “It’s given me a sense of purpose, leadership roles, and opportunities to step out of my comfort zone-I’ve learned so much that will benefit me beyond high school.”

Kulkarni says that for her, HOSA brings learning opportunities.

“I think HOSA definitely helps someone get involved in healthcare industries because there are lots of opportunities to network at conferences,” Kulkarni said.” There’s also so many chances to learn and get experience in different health fields whether it’s through a workshop or events at conferences or through different sign ups at meetings.”

Isaac added that preparing for conferences and events can be challenging.

“Some challenges are having to study for the tests and ensure that I understand the requirements for my chosen events,” Isaac said.

With the upcoming SLC conference, Mehta shared her excitement to see how her team does in their chosen events.

”The energy at these conferences is always inspiring, and I’m excited to see how our team performs,” Mehta said.

Isaac noted that even though they don’t always come home with a victory, the events are still fun.

“I worked with my friend in a t-shirt competition for HOSA,” Isaac said. “It was super fun and we enjoyed participating even if we didn’t end up winning.”

Kulkarni shared that one of her favorite parts of the conferences is spending time with friends.

“My favorite part of the conference is probably spending time with my friends in our hotel room after all the events for the day are over,” Kulkarni said.

Mehta also spoke about her HOSA friendships.

“I’ve built strong friendships and connections with fellow HOSA members,” Mehta said. “Since we all share similar interests and goals, it’s easy to collaborate and support one another.”

Isaac explained that she enjoys the HOSA community and overall experience.

”It will help build up your healthcare skills and give you more opportunities to get involved in shadowing and the healthcare world.”