Michigan HOSA
Future Health Professionals
HOSA exists to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of high school, post-secondary and middle school students interested in healthcare.
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Whether you are new to HOSA or have been involved for many years, there are common questions we get asked and we have the answers.
HOSA affiliation dues are $20 per student annually. Conference fees are: Regionals- $30/student (advisors free), States- $75/person, ILC- $90/person.
Our main way of communicating with advisors and HOSA leaders is through the HOSA Synapse, our e-newsletter. Our YouTube channel is also a great resource with weekly videos of The HOSA Way with Mark & Sam.
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September 21-24, 2019
Reg. Deadline - 08-19-2019
Washington Leadership Academy
HOSA invites all State Officers and Local Chapter Leaders for the 13th Annual Washington Leadership Academy (WLA). WLA features dynamic workshops and interactive activities to teach leaders to be better advocates of HOSA’s mission & vision.
September 21-24, 2019
Washington, D.C
Registration = $500/person
October 7 & 8, 2019
Reg. Deadline - 09-30-2019
Northern & Southern U.P. Fall Leadership Conferences
All students in the Upper Peninsula are invited to attend a day of team building, professional development, networking and fun. Northern U.P. is October 7th at Finlandia University. Southern U.P. is October 8th at Bay College in Escanaba.
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Finlandia & Bay College
Registration = $0.00
October 17 & 18, 2019
Reg. Deadline - 10-17-2019
Michigan Health Science Educators Conference
The MI Health Science Educators Conference is an MUST for all instructors teaching health science. This is an opportunity to network, stay up-to-date and learn best practices. This is not a HOSA event but highly relevant for health science teachers.
October 17 & 18, 2019
Mission Point, Mackinac Island
Registration = $310/member
November 4-22, 2019
Reg. Deadline - 10-29-2019
2019-2020 Gift of Life HOSA Challenge
The 2nd Annual Gift of Life HOSA Challenge will be taking place Nov. 4th-22nd, 2019. This is a friendly competition between HOSA chapters in Michigan for who can sign up the most people to the organ donor registry. Click here for details. Register here!
November 4-22, 2019
Your School
Registration = $0.00
November 15, 2019
Reg. Deadline - 11-04-2019
HOSA/MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Day
Two students and one advisor/parent (or three students on their own) are invited to interact with medical students, practice medical exams and visit the anatomy lab. Register here. If attending, fill out these forms and upload signed documents here.
8:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Fee Hall, East Lansing
Registration = $0.00
November 6, 2019
Reg. Deadline - 10-23-2019
Michigan HOSA/
Detroit Pistons
Night
Hear from the Detroit Pistons training staff and learn important athletic training techniques to prevent and recover from sport injuries. Then enjoy an exciting night of basketball watching the Pistons play New York. Click here for the flyer. REGISTER HERE!
3:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
Registration = $25.00
November - January
Reg. Deadline - 3 Weeks Prior
2019-2020 Regional Leadership Conferences
HOSA members will test their knowledge and skill at one of Michigan HOSA's nine regional leadership conferences. When competitors place in the Top SIX of their event, they qualify for the HOSA State Leadership Conference.
Usually ~ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Registration = $30/student
March 8-10th, 2020
Reg. Deadline - 02-01-2020
MI HOSA 2020
State Leadership Conference
This conference gathers over 3,300 HOSA members from across the state. Competitors will determine the best of the best in their event. Students that place in the Top 3 of their event may represent Michigan at HOSA's International Leadership Conference.
March 8-10th, 2020
Grand Traverse Resort
Registration = $75/member
June 24-27th, 2020
Reg. Deadline - 05-15-2020
HOSA International Leadership Conference
The HOSA International Leadership Conference is the pinnacle event for HOSA members. The conference gathers over 10,000 members from across the world and consists of competitions, symposia, leadership academies, career expos and more.
June 24-27th, 2020
Houston, Texas
Registration = $90/member
CALENDAR
Michigan HOSA places a strong emphasis on leadership development and career exploration in the fall.
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Starting in November, Michigan HOSA kicks off the competitive event season with Regional Leadership Conferences. The State Leadership Conference will take place in March followed by the International Leadership Conference in June.
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Please pay close attention to conference deadlines. Registering on time allows our staff to plan and order material accordingly.
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We set Regional Leadership Conference Deadlines three weeks before the conference date and the State Leadership Conference registration deadline is February 15.
HOSA MISSION
The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.
Purpose
The purpose of HOSA-Future Health Professionals is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.
GOALS
The goals that HOSA believes are vital to each member are:
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To promote physical, mental and social well being.
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To develop effective leadership qualities and skills.
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To develop the ability to communicate more effectively with people.
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To develop character.
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To develop responsible citizenship traits.
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To understand the importance of pleasing oneself as well as being of service to others.
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To build self-confidence and pride in one's work.
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To make realistic career choices and seek successful employment in the health care field.
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To develop an understanding of the importance in interacting and cooperating with other students and organizations.
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To encourage individual and group achievement.
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To develop an understanding of current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival needs of the community, the nation and the world.
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To encourage involvement in local, state and national health care and education projects.
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To support Health Science Education instructional objectives.
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To promote career opportunities in health care.
CORE VALUES
We value learning. We are committed to learning and becoming respected, knowledgeable and skilled health professionals. We will respect the experiences and contributions of our teachers, peers and patients and seek to learn from them.
We value leadership. We will serve as role models in our academic program, profession and community. We will be ethical, accountable and trustworthy. We will use our influence to empower others to strive for excellence.
We value service. We are dedicated to serving others with compassion. We believe that individuals are important, and we will treat everyone with respect and care.
We value innovation. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of others. We will continuously seek the knowledge and skills to address challenges and improve the health professions.
OUR ADDRESS
2121 University Park Drive/Suite 150
Okemos, MI 48864
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Tel: (517) 347-8088
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