MU Health Care Expo Draws 1,500 Students
The fourth annual Tomorrow's Health Care Experts Expo showcased clinical and nonclinical health care careers to students from mid-Missouri.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Job Fairs
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MU Health Care hosted its fourth annual Tomorrow's Health Care Experts Expo on November 6 at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia. More than 1,500 students from mid-Missouri attended the event.
Why it matters
The expo aims to raise awareness of health care career opportunities in mid-Missouri among young students. It covers both clinical and nonclinical positions, widening the range of careers visible to attendees.
Attendance reached more than 1,500 students from 45 middle and high schools, with 53 booths representing health care careers at the fourth annual expo. The source does not report hiring outcomes or follow-up enrollment figures from the event.
The players
MU Health Care
MU Health Care is the health care system affiliated with the University of Missouri, operating hospitals and clinics in Columbia and across the region.
The details
Participating departments created interactive, hands-on activities rather than only offering information to visitors. The booths covered a range of health care career areas for students considering future paths.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Fourth annual Tomorrow's Health Care Experts Expo held at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia.
Job Fairs
The fourth annual Tomorrow's Health Care Experts Expo extends a recurring MU Health Care pipeline effort aimed at students across mid-Missouri. The event's combination of clinical and nonclinical booths reflects the wider range of roles the health system recruits for.
Students and families interested in health care careers can use expos like this to compare clinical and nonclinical paths before choosing a program of study. Attending early in middle or high school gives time to explore options and plan coursework.
The takeaway
Exposure to both clinical and nonclinical health care roles early on can help students see more options for a career in the field. Events like this give younger students a hands-on look at what those jobs involve.
Further reading
For more local listings, browse Job Fairs in Columbia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRCG.
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