CONFERENCE INFORMATION

HOSA WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
National HOSA invites all State Officers and Local Chapter Leaders to gather in Washington, D.C. for the 10th Annual Washington Leadership Academy (WLA). WLA features dynamic workshops and interactive activities to teach HOSA leaders to be better advocates of HOSA’s mission and vision. This action-packed experience is the highest level of leadership development for HOSA-Future Health Professionals. Click here for more information.
Conference Date: September 15-18, 2018
Registration Deadline:
Hotel Location: Hilton Alexandra Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia
Fee: $450/Participant

MSU-COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
This is a perfect opportunity for aspiring physicians. Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine invites two members per chapter to attend this year's HOSA/MSUCOM Day. Students are invited to participate in hands-on activities related to medical education. Experience a day in the life of a medical student. Pizza will be provided for lunch sponsored by MSUCOM. You can register for this conference via the online HOSA Conference Registration page (http://apps.hosa.org/hosaconf/login.jsp). Linked forms MUST be completed by each participant and submitted by fax (517-347-4096), email (hosa@mhc.org) or by mail (2410 Woodlake Drive, Okemos, MI 48864).
Conference Date: October 7, 2016
Registration Deadline: September 27, 2016
Location: Michigan State University, East Fee Hall, 965 Fee Rd, East Lansing, MI 48825
Fee: No charge

HOSA Med-Talks
The concept is inspired by the popular TEDTalk conferences. HOSA Med-Talks are open to all and potential HOSA members. Students gather and learn from eight experts that speak for only 20 minutes on some of the hottest topics in healthcare.
Conference Locations & Dates:
1. Saginaw Valley State University - October 26, 2016
2. Macomb Community College - November 15, 2016
3. TBA - Grand Rapids Area
Time: 8:30am-1:00pm
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to conference date
Fee: $15/participant (includes lunch)

UPPER UP FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The Upper Peninsula (UP) Fall Leadership Conference are open to all, and potential, HOSA members. The conference is designed to build HOSA enthusiasm, encourage comradery among schools, develop emotional intelligence, practice team building, and share HOSA ideas.
Location: Finlandia University, Hancock
Conference Date: October 11, 2016
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Fee: No fee
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2016

LOWER UP LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The Lower Peninsula (UP) Fall Leadership Conference are open to all, and potential, HOSA members. The conference is designed to build HOSA enthusiasm, encourage comradery among schools, develop emotional intelligence, practice team building, and share HOSA ideas.
Location: Bay College, Escanaba
Conference Date: October 11, 2016
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Fee: No fee
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2016

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES
Michigan HOSA Regional Leadership Conferences are the first level of competition facilitated by Michigan HOSA. The state of Michigan is divided into eight regions. School must compete within their region, unless requested otherwise by the Michigan HOSA office. Members compete in one of 55 health science events. Students that place in the top 10 in their event advance to the State Leadership Conference.
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Fee: $30/Participant (price includes cost of lunch, no longer an option to opt out)
Where to Send Check: 2410 Woodlake Drive, Okemos, MI 48864
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Conference Date, Location & Registration Deadline:
Region 1: January 7, 2017 - Marquette Senior H.S. (Reg. Deadline 12-17-16)
Region 2: January 27, 2017 - Kalamazoo Valley CC (Reg. Deadline 1-6-17)
Region 3: January 16, 2017 - Jackson Area Career Center (Reg. Deadline 12-26-16)
Region 4: February 4, 2017 - Fraser High School (Reg. Deadline 1-14-17)
Region 5: January 28, 2017 - Grosse Ile High School (Reg. Deadline 1-7-17)
Region 6: February 3, 2017 - Baker College -Muskegon (Reg. Deadline 1-15-17)
Region 7: January 5, 2017 - Saginaw Valley State University (Reg. Deadline 12-15-16)
Region 8: December 3, 2016 - Farmington High School (Reg. Deadline 11-12-16)

STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The Michigan HOSA State Leadership Conferences are the second level of competition facilitated by Michigan HOSA. This conference offers leadership symposiums, speakers, general sessions, a blood drive, exhibitor career fair, and much more. Members compete in one of 55 health science events. Students that place in the top 3 in their event advance to the HOSA International Leadership Conference.
Location: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Conference Date: April 27-28, 2017
Fee: $75/Participant
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2017
Where to Send Check: 2410 Woodlake Drive, Okemos, MI 48864

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The HOSA International Leadership Conferences are the third and final level of competition facilitated by HOSA. This conference offers leadership symposiums, speakers, general sessions, a giant career expo, and much more. Members compete in one of 55 health science events.
Location: Corrinado Springs Resort, Disney World, Orlando, Florida
Conference Date: June 21-24, 2017
Fee: $90/Participant
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2017
Where to Send Check: 2410 Woodlake Drive, Okemos, MI 48864