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AHEC Scholars Program: A Healthcare Fellowship

AHEC Scholars is a national two-year program for students in HRSA approved health professions. The AHEC Scholars program provides supplemental education and offers diverse experiences in rural and urban medically underserved areas.

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    • Program Snapshot

    • Scholars earn up to $1800 in stipends (across the program)
      • $800 – First Year
      • $1000 – Second Year
    • Two-year program (160 hours total)
    • 40 hours online learning (per year)
    • 40 hours community based experiences (per year)
    • Focus on eight (8) core topic areas
    • Emphasis on rural and underserved urban communities

    Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be in the final two years of an accredited health professions program. (HRSA approved field of study.) Two-year degree programs are eligible to apply.
  • Must be enrolled and able to participate for the full two years.
  • Must have reliable transportation: this program includes multiple site visits across the selected AHEC region.
  • Must be able to provide the necessary paperwork (such as W-9 and direct-deposit form) to receive the annual stipend.
  • Must be willing to respond to AHEC on an annual basis upon completion of the fellowship for updates on practice location and activities.
  • Must submit program evaluations related to fellowship activities.
  • Must be available to participate in 40 hours of online learning units and 40 hours of team-based community experiences per year (for two years).
  • Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check and drug screening.
  • AHEC Scholars Program and Policies

    • Eligible Health Profession Programs
    Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.

    Programs not mentioned may still be eligible. Email the AHEC program staff to discuss program options.

    • Audiologists
    • Clinical Social Workers
    • Dentists
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Nurse midwives
    • Nurse practitioners
    • Occupational Therapists
    • Optometrists
    • Pharmacists
    • Physician assistants
    • Physical Therapists
    • Psychologists
    • Public health Professionals
    • Registered Nurses
    • Speech-Language Pathologists
    • Behavioral Health Integration care results from a practice team of primary care and behavioral health clinicians, working together with patients and families. This care may address mental health and substance abuse conditions, health behaviors (including their contribution to chronic medical illnesses), life stressors and crises, stress-related physical symptoms and ineffective patterns of health care utilization.
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