What is HOSA?
Nicole Mandziara
Lutheran North
Science Teacher
HOSA Advisor
HOSA is short for Health Occupations Students of America, but the organization is now simply known as HOSA-Future Health Professionals, and the mission is to help students become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.
The HOSA-Future Health Professionals LHN Chapter was started as an after school club during the 2017-2018 school year. The purpose of this club is to promote career opportunities in health related fields and to prepare students to successfully pursue a health career.
HOSA is a local, state, and national organization. There is a membership application and fee associated with joining. The total cost is $25. Ten dollars goes to pay the state and local dues, respectively, and five dollars goes to the LHN Chapter. Throughout the year, there are additional costs for events and attending the Regional and State Leadership Conferences.
Meetings are usually held twice a month from 3:20 PM-4:00 PM in Mrs. Mandziara’s classroom. The agenda of each meeting is always different. There may be health related activities, guest speakers from various health care professions, or preparation for competition at the regional and state conferences. There is an executive board of student members that assist in planning the meetings and activities.
“The great thing about HOSA is that it creates driven, determined student leaders that are excited about health care and all that HOSA has to offer.”
Membership Opportunities:
MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine HOSA Visit Day
Regional, State, and National Competitions/Conferences
HOSA Scholarships
Volunteer Awards
Chapter and State Officer Positions
Officer Development Conference
Fun Events through MI HOSA
Med-Talk at Macomb Community College
Little Caesars Arena Education Event
HOSA - student spotlight: Anu thomas ‘20
Anu Thomas
Lutheran North
Class of 2020
HOSA Member
Ever since I was younger, I knew pursuing the medical field would be a part of my future, but before HOSA there was not much opportunity for me to hear about it. Now, through this club, I have been able to hear a variety of medical speakers, partake in fun activities, and learn many new things that allow my knowledge and love of medicine to grow. One example is that through HOSA, I was introduced to MSU Future Docs, a medical camp run by MSU, that gave me a strong insight on the medical field and provided me with a background that I know will forever positively influence my future. Another aspect of HOSA many people may not be familiar with is the competition. I competed in one of the 50+ events at the state and regional competitions for two years, and have even been blessed to come home with medals. During these competitions, I also was given the opportunity to meet and learn from many unique people who are all united by the desire to help others and better our world. While many people may think HOSA is only for those who want to become doctors, it’s actually for anyone who possesses a love of extending help to others.
“Without HOSA, I would have missed out on an array of amazing experiences and would not have been able to nurture my love of healthcare to where is it today.”
