HOSA Finalists

While many students were relaxing during Spring Break, these students were working hard for the State Leadership Conference (SLC) Mar 28- 30.  Preparing and practicing for a variety of events including CPR/ First Aid, Public Health, Prepared Speaking, Research Persuasive Speaking, Forensic Science, HOSA Bowl, Extemporaneous Poster, Medical Innovations, Job Seeking Skills, Public Service Announcement, Outstanding HOSA Chapter and HOSA Happenings filled the days leading up to the the Conference.  At the conference days were filled with orientations, competitions, workshops, ceremonies and trying to find time to fit in breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Several students participated in the Yellow Ribbon training focused on suicide awareness and prevention skills.  Many others attended workshops that were filled with fun and knowledge surrounding the world of Health Science.  Several  lucky students attended Camp Cal-HOSA, a leadership development seminar.  Keynote speakers inspired the students, especially Dr Bennett Omalu (discoverer of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and featured in the movie Concussion), who spoke about keeping true to oneself and believing in oneself.  Current HOSA State Officer, Ormina Naveed, passed the torch to Jannat Ashfaq.  Jannat was elected Cal-HOSA Region 1 Vice President during the Business Session.  Jannat will be one the the Cal-HOSA student board setting direction for over 9500 California HOSA members.  All  students who attended SLC are champions because throughout the year they have developed new skills and new friends.   Below are the students recognized as finalists in events this year.  ILC stands for the International Leadership Conference.  It is a conference filled with competition, network, leadership events and health science workshops.  This year it is Orlando, Florida from June 19-22.  Gold, Bronze and Silver Finalists automatically qualify for the event with the 4th and 5th (and sometimes 6th) finalists as alternates. 

ILC Qualifiers and Alternates
Extemporaneous Health Poster - Abigail Buena (4th)
Job Seeking Skills - Anahita Fathali (3rd), Ormina Naveed (5th)
Prepared Speaking - Sukhmani Marok (Bronze - 3rd)
Researched Persuasive Speaking - Tanaya Kolipara (Bronze - 3rd)
Existing Medical Innovation (Team Event) - Kaitlyn Kim, Surabhi Hareendranth, Manal Rasheed, Sriya Chilukuri (5th), Nabil Mohammed, Hussain Chharawalla, Bernice Lozada, Chinmayi Mutyala (Bronze - 3rd)
Original Medical Innovation (Team Event) - Vishaka Kanaki, Jannat Ashfaq, Sushmitha Varadha (Bronze - 3rd)
Healthcare Issues - Sriya Chilukuri (Top 10% in the State)
Barbara James Service Award - Nabil Mohammed (Bronze)

Chapter Recognition 
HOSA Happenings - Michael Bonaga, Gabriella Siaton, Jannat Ashfaq,
Outstanding HOSA Chapter - Abigail Buena, Ormina Naveed, Avani Maddipatla

Top 10 Finalists
Knowledge Test: Medical Law and Ethics: Nidhi Bhaskarabhotla (9th)
Public Health (Team): Sukmin Sandhu, Aarush Maddela, Sharon Varghese, Jaice Thomas (6th)
Job Seeking Skills: Balreet Deol (7th)
Public Service Announcement (Team): Ananya Domala, Adithi Varma, Shefali Suresh (10th)

A list of all State Finalists can be found here