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HOSA · Cohort 50 · Est. 1976

Future
Health
Professionals.

The credential 260,000+ healthcare-bound students compete for each year. Chinese students enter via SKT-iHOSA— explore the 2027 ATC, BCE and CCE options.

50
years in the making
Members
260K+
Chapters
5K+
Events
100+
Anniversary
50th
Team

Compete together.
Build a network for life.

HOSA Bowl. Medical Innovation. Public Service Project. The team events are where students forge the cohort relationships that follow them into medical school, residency, and the healthcare industry.

Team 01 · Quiz Bowl
HOSA Bowl

Quick-response team quiz on health science knowledge. Teams of 4. High-pressure buzzer rounds at ILC. The marquee team event.

4 per team
Buzzer format
Team 02 · Innovation
Medical Innovation

Design + pitch an original medical device, app, or healthcare solution. Teams build a working prototype + present to industry judges.

2–4 per team
Pitch format
Team 03 · Impact
Public Service Project

Chapters execute a community-health initiative over the academic year. Document impact + present to judges. Best fit for BCE track participants.

Chapter level
Yearlong
iHOSA China

The Chinese student pathway.

In 2025, HOSA’s China program rebranded as SKT-iHOSA — Innovative Health Originator for Social Well-being Advancement. Operated by SKT, with mentorship from Hanlin Education, on the Webloom platform.

Eligibility
Grades 6–12 · project-specific
ATC biology/chemistry: Division I grades 9–10, Division II grades 11–12; psychology and CCE: grades 9–12. BCE public-service advertising and community awareness: grades 9–12; health education and AI for Good: grades 6–12.
ATC

Biochemistry & Psychology Foundational Studies

2027 ATC: biology, basic chemistry and psychology. Online assessment: 45 minutes, 45 multiple-choice questions plus five tie-break questions. Planned for 26 December 2026.

For: pre-bio / pre-psych / biomedical sciences
CCE

Life & Health Professional Studies

2027 CCE: Pathophysiology, Nutrition, Biotechnology and Biochemistry; grades 9–12. Online assessment: 26 December 2026.

For: pre-med / pre-dent / pre-nursing / MPH
BCE

Public Welfare Impact Practice

2027 BCE: teams of 3–6 choose public-service advertising, community awareness, health education or AI for Good. Annual theme: “See the Unseen”. Submission: before 17 December 2026, 14:00; confirm platform time zone.

For: public health / healthcare policy / social entrepreneurship
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By the Numbers

A credential admissions notice.

HOSA alumni move into every major US, UK, and Canadian healthcare pathway. The competitive event arc — 12 months of sustained focus — is the kind of signal admissions officers weigh heavily.

Med / Dent / Nursing
MD
DDS
RN
Primary clinical tracks alumni enter.
School Tier
Top
10
US med schools alumni reach: Harvard, JHU, Stanford, UCSF, Penn, Columbia, WashU, Duke, Yale, Michigan.
Season Length
12
mo.
Bloom lists ATC/CCE assessment on 26 December 2026 and BCE submission before 17 December 2026 at 14:00; confirm the submission time zone in the platform. The China Stage is planned for mid-March 2027 (three days, two nights; city pending). The US Global Stage is listed for 22–26 June 2027 in Philadelphia; the Asia Global Stage is planned for July/August, with details pending.
Industry Reach
CDC
NIH
FDA
Public-health and biomedical research employers alumni join.
2026–2027 · current Bloom schedule

The 12-month calendar.

06-11 → 12-07
Registration
2026 entry window & · Webloom
17 Dec 2026
BCE submission
Before 14:00 · confirm time zone
26 Dec 2026
Online assessment
ATC / CCE
7 Dec 2026
Final registration
Webloom closes registration
Mid-Mar 2027
China site
Three days · city pending
06-22 → 26
US Global Stage
2027 · Philadelphia
For Chinese Students

Three reasons.

In conversations with admissions consultants and program alumni, the same three answers come up — and each compounds across the 12-month season into a coherent application narrative.

01 · Admissions

A credential admissions notice.

A 12-month sustained engagement reads differently from a one-week summer program. Admissions officers know which is which.

02 · Network

5,000+ chapters worldwide.

HOSA alumni occupy positions across every major US, UK, and Canadian healthcare track. The 50thILC took place in June 2026. For current China programme planning, use the 2027 introduction and later organiser notices.

03 · Fluency

English-medium STEM fluency.

All program materials, assessments, and the global stage operate in English. Measurable improvement in technical reading, scientific writing, academic presentation.

HOSA 50th Anniversary decorative watermark
ILC 2026

June 17–20.
The 50th.

The June 2026 conference is a completed historical event. Bloom lists the 2027 US Global Stage for 22–26 June in Philadelphia; confirm qualification and travel arrangements before booking.

Dates
2026-06-17 → 06-20
Anniversary
50th year
For China cohort
Qualify via SKT-iHOSA
China site event
FAQ

Questions answered.

How is iHOSA different from US HOSA?

The 2027 Bloom programme lists ATC, BCE and CCE. Students may enter across categories, choosing one subject or project per category. US HOSA event rules are separate.

Which division should I register for?

ATC biology/chemistry: Division I grades 9–10, Division II grades 11–12; psychology and CCE: grades 9–12. BCE public-service advertising and community awareness: grades 9–12; health education and AI for Good: grades 6–12.

What are the language requirements?

All program materials, assessments, and the global stage operate in English. Recommended minimum: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+. Hanlin Education provides language coaching for HOSA participants.

Which 2027 China option fits my interests?

ATC covers biology, basic chemistry and psychology. BCE offers four project formats in teams of 3–6: public-service advertising, community awareness, health education and AI for Good. CCE covers pathophysiology, nutrition, biotechnology and biochemistry for grades 9–12.

Will HOSA participation help with university applications?

HOSA is recognized by US, UK, and Canadian admissions offices — particularly in pre-med, pre-dent, pre-nursing, public health, and biotechnology pathways. Strong performance provides concrete material for personal statements, supplemental essays, and recommendation letter conversations.

How do I register?

Register through Webloom from 11 June to 7 December 2026. Confirm the payable fee and project-specific eligibility in the platform; advisor consultation is separate from official registration.

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