I have the opportunity to start a HOSA chapter at my school. It sounds like an incredible organization, but I would like to know actual people’s experience with it? Thank you!!
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I have a little bit of experience with HOSA, but this is my first full year. I was waiting to see if someone more experienced might reply here, but I guess a lot of people are in my shoes or something, so here is my best attempt to answer you:
HOSA definitely depends on what you make of it. One of the main reasons I didn’t join before Junior year is that the officers pretty much never planned anything but the blood drive at our school. It was boring and not a lot of learning happened. However, if you really put a lot of effort into it, HOSA can be really fun. In my experience, a lot of places like to help HOSA groups if they can, and several interesting field trips got planned by just sending a few emails (we got to tour a medical school and go to a few hospitals/conferences). HOSA groups also get to attend competitions and conferences, which can be a source of a lot of learning, something most of your members will probably be joining for. If you are willing to put in the work, I would say it is worth starting a chapter and trying it out. Remember though, a lot of the things HOSA does requires money/school transportation, so you cannot be afraid of fundraising and working with your faculty advisor.
@Dax123 Thank you so much for the response!!
Hey! I started my school’s chapter last year and it’s great! It’s a lot of work, but if you manage it right and put work into it it’ll be amazing. First you have to find a good sponsor then make a plan for the ENTIRE year. This was my first mistake, that I didn’t plan ahead for stuff and ended up having to cancel a lot of events. Most HOSA chapters, including mine, do the Conferences, the main ones being the Fall Leadership Conference, State Leadership Conference, and International Leadership Conference (there may be more/have different names depending on your state). These will require a lot of work to set up, pay for, study for competitions etc. In addition, most clubs have volunteering opportunities, fun events, health fairs, etc. Since you are starting yours, there is a TON of stuff you can do, and the club will really be what you make of it. Make sure to get good officer’s who are invested and passionate about the club! I hope this will helpful lol, please PM me with questions and I’ll be happy to answer them! 
I’m very interested in bringing HOSA to my school for the next academic year. It seems like a great institution, and I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback. I internally conflicted on whether I should start a HOSA chapter at my school or found a Medical Outreach Club, but I think I’m going for HOSA. I’d like to join @2023doctor in his solicitude for HOSA experiences. 