Bring HOSA to Your School

Don't have a HOSA chapter at your school? You can help start one! Starting a chapter is a great way to demonstrate leadership, serve your school community, and create opportunities for your peers.

Why Start a Chapter?

• Be a founding member of something meaningful
• Develop leadership and organizational skills
• Provide healthcare career opportunities for students at your school
• Make a lasting impact that benefits students for years to come
• Stand out on college applications with demonstrated initiative

Talk to teachers in your school's:

• Health Science program
• Science department (biology, anatomy, etc.)
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) department
• School counseling office

What to say: "I'm interested in starting a HOSA chapter at our school because [your reason]. HOSA provides students with competitive events, leadership opportunities, and connections to healthcare careers. Would you be interested in serving as our chapter advisor? I can connect you with the state office for support."

• Create a flyer or announcement about starting HOSA
• Present during lunch, in classes, or at club fairs
• Use social media to gauge interest
• Aim for at least 5-10 committed students to start

Email us at HOSADistrictofColumbia@gmail.com with:

• Your name and school
• Your advisor's name and contact information
• How many students are interested
• Why you want to start a chapter

We'll guide you through the affiliation process and provide guidance to get started after a formal meeting with the State Advisor and your soon to be Local Chapter Advisor.

Your advisor will:

• Register the chapter through the National HOSA system
• Pay affiliation fees (varies )
• Complete required paperwork
• Receive access to HOSA resources and competitive event materials

• Hold your first chapter meeting
• Elect chapter officers
• Plan your year's activities (service projects, competitions, meetings)
• Register for all Conference experiences
• Start making an impact!