I’m excited to again step back from sharing my views and experiences in this blog and let somebody else do the talking. This is my second entry in a series of interviews that I’m conducting with others pursuing health careers. I think that we (as ambitious Future Health Professionals) often get so entrenched in our chosen programs of study that we fail to understand the journeys of others. I hope that this series will allow you to discover not only new health professions (and the various paths that lead to them) but also the motivations of those students who pursue those careers.
The original intent of this blog was for me to share my experiences as I made my way through the medical school application process and then through medical school itself. While I’m certainly glad that the application process is over, I hope that my thoughts have helped those of you applying to or considering applying to professional health programs. With that said, it’s now time to shift toward that second subject - in August I donned a white coat and began my time as a medical student at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City.
Orlando, Florida—HOSA–Future Health Professionals was involved in multiple ways at the recent PLTW (Project Lead the Way) Summit 2017, Orlando World Center Marriot Convention Center, October 22–25. During the Engage Expo, HOSA connected with Summit attendees highlighting the mission of HOSA and sharing personal experiences by exhibit staffers, LeAna Truong, HOSA Postsecondary/Collegiate Board Representative, Evangelina Wong, Florida HOSA State Northern Vice-President and Jodalys Herrera, Timber Creek High School HOSA Chapter President.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is pleased to announce the new headquarters for Massachusetts HOSA. Worcester State University-Health Sciences Department is thrilled to have this opportunity to work with Health Science programs and HOSA chapters statewide. Dr. Jaime Vallejos, M.D., MPH, Assistant Professor in the Health Sciences Department at Worcester State University, will serve as Massachusetts HOSA State Advisor effective immediately.
As you know, Hurricane Harvey has effected many HOSA members and over 400 HOSA chapters in Houston and the surrounding areas. While we know that all chapters and members will not need the same support, we would like to help relieve their burden in a way that only our HOSA family can. One way we can help other HOSA chapters is by paying for membership, fall conference registration fees, travel funds, or by replacing damaged supplies.
The Domino’s Transformation Experience, powered by AdVenture Capital: Students ages 13-17 are invited to submit their idea to transform healthy eating in their school or community!
The Goodheart-Willcox Outstanding Service Awards recognize three local HOSA chapter advisors, one from each HOSA region who have made exceptional contributions of local, regional, state and national significance to the promotion, development, and progress of HOSA–Future Health Professionals. The award sponsor, one of HOSA’s premier sponsors, Goodheart-Willcox Publisher strongly believes in the HOSA mission and is honored to partner with HOSA in educating and training today’s young people to be tomorrow’s health professionals.
Over 10,128 HOSA members, advisors and guests participated in HOSA's International Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL, June 21-24, 2017. HOSA-Future Health Professionals from all over the country, Canada, American Samoa and Puerto Rico came together to compete, learn and share their HOSA experiences. Conference highlights included 57 health-related competitive events, 128 educational workshops, and a keynote address from author, Paralympian and motivational speaker, Josh Sundquist.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is proud to announce the HOSA members elected to serve as your 2017-2018 Executive Council. HOSA's voting delegates listened to candidate speeches and selected the new council at the 2017 International Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida and on Friday, June 25 evening at the Recognition Session those leaders were announced:
Tennessee HOSA member recently represented HOSA-Future Health Professionals at the USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium held in Chattanooga, TN. The U.S.
HOSA is proud to announce two HOSA members selected for the new HOSA Intern Program with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), in Washington, D.C. this summer (May-August 2017).
This years interns are:
Janet Gunawan (CA) - Office of Policy and Planning
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 Medical Reading books for the Middle School Division and Secondary and Postsecondary/Collegiate Divisions.
On June 1, the National Coordinating Council of the Career and Technical Student Organizations (NCC-CTSOs) was invited to a listening session with Secretary Betsy DeVos. The meeting was organized by the Office of Public Liaison which is led by Director George Sifakis, Assistant to the President, who welcomed the CTSO delegations consisting of a national student officer, an industry employer, and the organization's executive director.
To meet the 2017-2018 HOSA National Officer Applicants click the link below. Each applicant has submitted an introductory video and a resume. At the 2017 ILC each applicant will seek to become a candidate by passing the National Officer Candidate Exam and completing the interview process with the Nominating Committee. We wish all of the applicants good luck. Meet the Applicants
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.
