Six Allen Community College students earned invitations to an international leadership conference through HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) after they excelled at a state leadership conference in Wichita Monday and Tuesday.
More than 1,200 collegiate, high school and middle students from across the state participated.
The Allen team competed in several events based on nutrition, home health aide, family medicine, biotechnology, medical terminology, medical ethics and general chemistry.
The Allen team earned nine medals overall: six gold, two silver, and one bronze.
“Our students worked exceptionally hard, and their results speak to the strength of Allen’s healthcare programs,” said Leslie Weir, advisor. “We’re excited to see them represent our college on the international stage.”
The team’s strong standing earned them an invitation to the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis June 17–20, bringing together future health professionals from across the globe.
The conference will feature competitive events, educational workshops, professional presentations, networking opportunities, and general sessions recognizing top-performing students.
“Qualifying all six students is a remarkable achievement,” said Weir. “They’ve earned the opportunity to compete among the best HOSA members worldwide.”
HOSA is an international student organization geared to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care across the globe.
