BENEFITS?

Competition is a great way for members to bolster their knowledge of the medical field and fulfill their passions for particular subjects/skills. Competitions also enable members to network and build connections with HOSA members from chapters all over the area, state, and nation and thus grow closer to the members within our own chapter. Additionally, competition is a great addition to one's college resume and scholarships are even available to the winners of certain competitions/recognition events.

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Highlights

At the International Leadership Conference in Summer 2026:

- 11 members placed first

• Events: Biotechnology, Epidemiology, Health Career Display, Health Education, Health Informatics, Medical Terminology, Mental Health Promotion, Phlebotomy

- 4 members placed second

• Events: Creative Problem Solving, Patient Care Technician, Physical Therapy

- 4 members placed third

• Events: Biomedical Equipment Technician, Epidemiology, Health Informatics

- 17 members placed in the Top 10 or Top 5

• Events: Behavioral Health, Biochemistry, HOSA Bowl, Human Growth & Development, Medical Assisting, Medical Innovation, Medical Reading, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Prepared Speaking, Research Poster, Respiratory Therapy

- 7 members received the Barbara James Service Award

• Gold (250+ hours): Aditi Dube, Dhavan Heble, Meem Hoque, Andy Nguyen

• Silver (175–249.9 hours): Yousef Alkhuffash, Hemant Dhingra, Justin James

• Bronze (100–174.9 hours): Isabella Cooley, Kirthi Korattur, Hailey Mauer

2 members received scholarships​

• Sai Patel – American Physical Therapy Association Scholarship ($1,000)

• Madeline Holton – Association of Public Health Laboratories Scholarship ($2,000)

3 chapter awards received for the HOSA Service Project – NMDP

• Certificate of Merit

• Top Fundraiser (PS/C Division) – 3rd Place

• Top Recruiter (PS/C Division) – 3rd Place

• Top Point Producer (PS/C Division) – 3rd Place

1 first-place chapter recognition in the Emotional Well-Being Challenge

• Meem Hoque, Naysa Modi, Holly Mengistu

5 members recognized in the HOSA Research Forum

• Dhavan Heble, Emily Petruncio, Neha Darimadugu, Om Patel, Vennela Gayyi

2 members earned Gold recognition in Hilarity for Charity

• Anais Rivera, Anika Nair

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BREAKDOWN / ADVANCING

Every HOSA member has the opportunity to participate in one competitive event and one recognition event each academic year. Texas HOSA competes at the State and International levels.

- For competitive events, the top five competitors are awarded, but only the top three can advance to the next level of competition.

- For recognition events, the recognition received varies. Please see the "competitions and guidelines" link located to the right for detailed information.

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INterested?

If you are interested in competing and are curious about all of the regulations/rules, lists of events, dress codes, resources etc. please visit our helpful links located to the right. You can also contact our Competitions Director at txhosa.competitions@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

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