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Wichita State University · Collegiate Chapter
Your future in healthcare starts here.
Wichita State HOSA brings together students from every health profession to build leadership, serve Wichita, network with professionals, and compete on a state and international stage.
- Chapter founded at Wichita State
- 2023
- Year HOSA was founded nationally
- 1976
- Competitive events in the collegiate division
- 70+
- Students at the International Leadership Conference
- 14,000+
About us
One chapter for every health profession.
Wichita State HOSA is the collegiate chapter of HOSA-Future Health Professionals at Wichita State University. We're based in the College of Health Professions and open to all Wichita State students interested in healthcare careers, whether you're in nursing, pre-med, pre-PA, dental hygiene, medical lab science, exercise science, or still figuring it out.
The chapter was started in 2023 by an anatomy and physiology educator in the College of Health Professions. It has grown into a student-led community focused on service, professional development, and excellence in healthcare knowledge.
As members of Kansas HOSA, we compete in HOSA's Postsecondary/Collegiate division alongside college chapters from across the state, with a path to the International Leadership Conference.
The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.
Get involved
What members do.
HOSA is where your coursework meets the real world. Here's what a year in the chapter looks like.
Leadership
Hold an officer role, run chapter events, and serve as a voting delegate at state and international conferences.
Professional skills
Workshops and guest speakers that build the professional skills you'll use in clinicals, applications, and your first job.
Career exploration
Meet students and faculty from nursing, PA, dental hygiene, MLS, PT, public health, and more to find where you fit.
Service
Take part in service projects that put your training to work for the Wichita community.
Networking
Connect with peers in every health discipline, WSU faculty, and healthcare industry professionals.
Competition
Test your knowledge and clinical skills at the Kansas State Leadership Conference, with a path to the international stage.
Competitive events
Compete at state.
Advance to the world stage.
HOSA's competitive events program tests the knowledge and skills you're building in class. Collegiate members compete in their own division, separate from high school students.
- 1Chapter
Prepare at WSU
Pick an event, study with fellow members, and practice skills with chapter support.
- 2State
Kansas SLC
Compete at the Kansas HOSA State Leadership Conference each spring.
- 3International
HOSA ILC
Top-three finishers at state qualify for the International Leadership Conference in June.
Health Professions
Hands-on clinical skills judged against real protocols.
- Clinical Nursing
- Phlebotomy
- Physical Therapy
- Sports Medicine
Emergency Preparedness
Respond to emergencies and protect public health.
- CPR/First Aid
- CERT Skills
- EMT
- Epidemiology
Leadership
Speaking, writing, and career-readiness events.
- Prepared Speaking
- Job Seeking Skills
- Health Policy Writing
- Research Poster
Teamwork
Collaborate under pressure with fellow members.
- HOSA Bowl
- Biomedical Debate
- Medical Innovation
- Forensic Science
Recognition
Earn recognition for service and involvement.
- Barbara James Service Award
- America's Blood Centers
- Chapter Recognition
March 2026 · Century II, Wichita
Kansas HOSA came to our hometown.
The 2026 Kansas HOSA State Leadership Conference was the first hosted in Wichita and the largest in state history, with 1,233 attendees. Wichita State's College of Health Professions joined in to meet the next generation of Kansas healthcare leaders.
2026–27 calendar
What's coming up.
Exact dates for chapter meetings and state conferences are announced on ShockerSync and Instagram.
Throughout the semester
See ShockerSyncChapter meetings
Wichita State campus
General meetings with guest speakers, workshops, and competition prep. Meeting times are posted on ShockerSync and Instagram.
Fall 2026 · date TBA
Kansas HOSA conferencesKansas HOSA Fall Leadership Conference
Kansas
Leadership development, competitive event prep, and career exploration with chapters from across the state. Usually held in October.
Early March 2027 · date TBA
SLC detailsKansas HOSA State Leadership Conference
Kansas
The main competition of the year: competitive events, expos, breakout sessions, and state officer elections. Medalists qualify for ILC.
June 22–25, 2027
About ILCHOSA International Leadership Conference
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia
Top-three finishers at state compete against the best future health professionals from around the world.
Leadership
Meet the 2026–27 officers.
Student leaders who run chapter meetings, plan events, and represent Wichita State at Kansas HOSA. Interested in an officer role? Let us know when you join.
President
Kadrian Ayarza
Nursing
Vice President
Samual Ekanem
Biology
Treasurer
Timothy Tuong
Biology
Secretary
Ke'Ahjahnae Rice
Nursing & Psychology
Social Media Coordinator
Sarah Ormiston
Health Sciences
Recruitment & Volunteer Coordinator
Arianna Ayarza
Chapter Advisor
Sam Smith, PT, DPT
Director of Scientific Foundations and Assistant Clinical Professor, College of Health Professions
Healthcare shadowing partners
Wichita hospital leaders who connect our members with clinical shadowing opportunities.
Head of Shadowing Coordination
Brittni Mayagoitia
Workforce Development Manager, Kansas
Ascension Via Christi
Founded Wichita State HOSA in 2023
Head of Shadowing
Dave Stewart
Market Director of Communications & Community Engagement
Wesley Healthcare
Join
Ready to get started?
Any Wichita State student interested in a healthcare career is welcome. Here's how to join.
wichitastatehosa@gmail.com
Say hello
Follow us on Instagram or send an email so we can add you to the member list and let you know when the next meeting is.
Join on ShockerSync
Find Wichita State HOSA on ShockerSync, WSU's student organization platform, and request to join.
Affiliate with HOSA
Pay annual membership dues to become an official member of HOSA, which lets you compete and attend state and international conferences.
Do I have to be a health professions major?
No. HOSA is open to all Wichita State students interested in healthcare careers, including pre-med, pre-PA, pre-PT, biology, and undecided students.
I was in HOSA in high school. Is this the same organization?
Yes. Wichita State HOSA is a chapter in HOSA's Postsecondary/Collegiate division, so you're continuing in the same organization at the college level with its own set of competitive events.
Do I have to compete?
No. Competing is optional. Many members join for the speakers, service projects, networking, and leadership experience.
How much does it cost?
Members pay annual HOSA affiliation dues, and conferences have their own registration fees. Email us for this year's amounts.
What should I wear to conferences?
Business professional. Competitors also need to follow the official HOSA dress code for their event.