Joel Arvizo, a graduate of Ogden High School, states, "As a young adult graduating from high school, I affirmed my decision to pursue a post-baccalaureate education and become a doctor of medicine. Health sciences education was an important aspect of my educational development because it allowed me to bring together the world of academia and the world of technology education. My decision to pursue a career in medicine was because of my broad introduction to the health care field in high school and because of the support I received in the health sciences curriculum."

Joel’s experiences with health science education gave him the opportunity to speak to health care professionals, to see, hear, and experience what they do in their chosen health careers. Health sciences education was a rewarding experience for Joel at the secondary education level and continues to be rewarding as he pursues a college education. CTE helped Joel realize that he can accomplish all his goals and aspirations in life.

Joel is the past Utah State and National HOSA president, is attending the University of Utah (majoring in health promotion and education), and is a pre-medical student.