MVCTC Students Compete at International Leadership Conference in Orlando

07/29/2019

Orlando, FL -- HOSA-Future Health Professionals enjoyed their largest ever International Leadership Conference (ILC) with 11,520 members, advisors and guests attend the 42nd International Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, June 19-22, 2019.  HOSA was represented by 54 chartered associations including Canada, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and 32 members from China!

The week was filled with excitement and opportunities for its members to come together to compete, learn, and share their HOSA experiences.  Conference highlights included China receiving their charter, 60 health-related competitive events; 110 educational workshops; 74 exhibitors; the nation’s #1 doctor – The Surgeon General, VADM Jerome Adams, M.D., M.P.H.; and a keynote address from Steve L. Robbins, – his message on diversity, inclusion and the power of caring was very impactful for future health professionals.

Congratulations to all 17 of the MVCTC HOSA contestants that earned the opportunity to compete at the international level.  Students participated in contests for Parliamentary Procedure, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, CPR/First Aid, Medical Spelling, Life Support Skills, and Dental Science. 

Special congratulations to Brooklynn McFadden on placing in the Top 10 in the International Life Support Skills Contest! Brooklyn is the daughter of Andrew and Samantha McFadden. She will be a senior in the Medical Lab Assisting program and attends Wayne High School.

Dedicated to providing premier educational choices and advanced employment preparation for youth, adults, and organizations, MVCTC has proudly served the Miami Valley since 1971.

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Photo - MVCTC Students qualified to compete in the International HOSA Conference in Orland, FL, June 19-22, 2019. MVCTC Class of 2020 Medical Lab Assisting student, Brooklynn McFadden (Huber Heights) placed in the Top 10 in the International Life Support Skills Contest!  Brooklynn is pictured third from the left on stage at the International HOSA Conference.