By Aaron Summerall, 2025–2026 International Central Region Vice President Some healthcare stories begin with a stethoscope. Landyn Ford’s begins with a sign in sheet. Not because paperwork is glamorous, but…
Since ninth grade, Rahma Mkuu, MPH, PhD, knew she wanted a career in healthcare. However, during what she thought was a journey to become a physician, she fell into a…
“I will not forget walking into the hospital and smelling that clean hospital smell. Right away, I thought, ‘Oh, this is not going to go well,’” Carlos E. Reyes,…
“I’m the first doctor in my family—and on my dad’s side alone, there are 117 of us. My goal is not to be the last.” Benjamin Blanco, M.D., one of…
As a high school student in Laredo, Texas, Christine Ramos Camacho, M.D., M.S., wasn’t just drawn to the field of healthcare—she was determined to find a place in it. In…
Author: Ria Mohan, 2024-2025 International President-Elect Hugo Quezada, MD, began his journey with HOSA in 2007 when he joined his local chapter in El Paso, Texas. At the time, he…
Written by Jillian Anderson, Postsecondary/Collegiate Vice President Jeswin Vennatt’s journey exemplifies how exploration and perseverance can lead to a purpose-driven career. As the co-creator of popular Instagram account @medschoolboiz, the…
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