What are Leadership Events?
These are events where event material is prepared prior to SLC/ILC. There is no online testing component, all scoring and judging is done at SLC.
Extemporaneous Writing – Health Policy provides HOSA members with the opportunity to gain knowledge and
skills required for writing an effective letter to a policy maker. Competitors in this event will receive a secret topic on the day-of competition that outlines a relevant health policy or issue, with supporting details. Competitors will draft their letter in 60 minutes to submit for judges. This event aims to inspire members to learn more about current
health policy and feel empowered to make a difference by voicing their opinions on important health topics to
applicable decision makers to effect change.
Health Care Photography provides HOSA members with the opportunity to gain knowledge about different health careers and analyze them through the medium of digital photography. Competitors will photograph three different
health professionals performing an aspect of their job, edit the photos using computer software technology as needed,
provide a written description of the career and then may present their three printed pictures to a panel of judges. This event aims to inspire members to use photography as a means to explore health careers.
Healthy Living provides HOSA members with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to understand healthy living and the impact on health throughout the life span. This competitive event consists of 2 rounds. Round One is a written, multiple choice test and the top scoring competitors will advance to Round Two for a presentation. In addition, each competitor will focus on one personal healthy living goal and document their efforts in a
personalized portfolio. This event aims to inspire members to learn more about health literacy topics and to develop
healthy habits for a lifetime.
Job Seeking Skills provides HOSA members with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to
successfully apply and interview for employment and internship opportunities (for college, medical school,
professional career, etc.). This competitive event requires competitors to prepare a personal statement and resume,
and then participate in a mock job interview with judges. This event aims to inspire members to learn more about
applying and interviewing for health-related positions and experiences.
Interviewing Skills provides HOSA members with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to apply for and obtain employment. This competitive event requires competitors to prepare a cover letter and resume, and participate in a job interview with judge. This event aims to inspire members to learn more about applying for health-related positions. This event is specifically for HOSA members who are classified under IDEA
Prepared Speaking provides HOSA members with the opportunity to improve knowledge and skills surrounding
effective oral communication. This competitive event requires competitors to develop a speech related to a selected national topic. The topic for the year aligns to the HOSA membership theme, which is announced at the conclusion of the International Leadership Conference every year.
Research Poster provides HOSA members with the opportunity to think critically about a health-related issue in their community; pose a research question surrounding the chosen topic; and conduct research on that topic. All
competitors will develop a Research Poster showcasing their findings and present their research to a panel of judges.
Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking allows HOSA members to gain the knowledge and skills required
to research a health issue, prepare written documentation supporting a thesis, and present information orally. This
competitive event requires competitors to develop a speech and written paper, either for or against the provided
annual health topic.