蘑菇tv鈥檚 HOSA: Empowering Future Healthcare Professionals Through Leadership, Service, and Competitive Excellence
February 18, 2025
蘑菇tv鈥檚 newly established Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) chapter is setting a new standard for professional development on campus.
More than just a student organization, 蘑菇tv HOSA provides aspiring healthcare professionals with hands-on experience, leadership training, and opportunities to excel in a competitive field.
HOSA president Luis Flores, a third-year 蘑菇tv student majoring in Biology, was deeply involved in HOSA during high school and recognized the need for an organization at 蘑菇tv that highlights leadership, development, and real-world exposure.
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鈥淲hen I arrived at 蘑菇tv, I found many great student organizations, but none offered the close-knit, career-focused experience that HOSA provided me in high school,鈥� Flores said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why I knew bringing HOSA to campus was essential 鈥� to give students the opportunity to grow, connect, and take tangible steps toward their healthcare careers.鈥�
Since its establishment in the fall semester of 2024, the student-led HOSA at 蘑菇tv has made its mission to empower those passionate about healthcare careers by offering opportunities for personal growth, leadership, and hands-on experience.
Nationally, HOSA, founded in 1976, has more than 4,500 chapters and over 250,000 members. It provides resources such as competitive events, leadership training, and career exploration to help students thrive in the healthcare industry.
Service & Professional Growth
At the core of 蘑菇tv HOSA鈥檚 mission is a focus on professional growth.
鈥淲hether through hands-on volunteer experiences, speaker panels, or professional certifications, we always ask: How does this help someone grow as a future healthcare professional?鈥�
蘑菇tv HOSA believes in the power of service and mentorship, actively participating in community initiatives like the 蘑菇tv Food Pantry and Baton Rouge Zoo, while also emphasizing healthcare-focused volunteering through partnerships with organizations such as the 蘑菇tv Student Health Center and Hospice of Baton Rouge.
The chapter also offers a HOSA Mentorship Program for local high school HOSA students, providing leadership training, and exclusive scholarships to support students financially.
鈥淏y guiding high school students through their own HOSA journeys, our members develop their ability to teach, support, and inspire the next generation of medical professionals,鈥� Flores explained.
Competitive Excellence
HOSA鈥檚 Competitive Events Program includes 81 events in health science, emergency preparedness, health professions, and leadership. These competitions strengthen students鈥� resumes, develop clinical skills, and contribute to 蘑菇tv鈥檚 academic reputation.
鈥淎t 蘑菇tv, we take pride in being the best at everything we do, and that same drive translates into HOSA. What makes these competitions exciting is that students aren鈥檛 just competing for themselves 鈥� they鈥檙e competing for 蘑菇tv.鈥�
Flores, who competed three times with his high school HOSA chapter in Texas, placed first in the state in the Clinical Specialty event and competed at the International Leadership Conference.
The Louisiana HOSA State Leadership Conference will be held in Baton Rouge from March 31 to April 1, with 蘑菇tv HOSA participating alongside other chapters in Louisiana. Students who qualify at the state conference will advance to the International Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN, from June 18-21.
These competitions are practical, skill-based competitions that assess a student鈥檚 ability to perform in medical emergencies, clinical procedures, and patient interactions in healthcare settings.
鈥淎t 蘑菇tv, we take pride in being the best at everything we do, and that same drive translates into HOSA. What makes these competitions exciting is that students aren鈥檛 just competing for themselves鈥攖hey鈥檙e competing for 蘑菇tv,鈥� Flores emphasized.
The Future of 蘑菇tv HOSA
Despite being a new organization, 蘑菇tv HOSA is growing rapidly. Future plans include partnerships with hospitals and clinics for extended shadowing opportunities, certification programs, and a free community health screening day.
To learn more about 蘑菇tv HOSA or to become a member,
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