AHEC Scholars Program

AHEC Scholars is an exciting multidisciplinary program that gives health professions students a unique opportunity to practice hands-on training and gain experience providing care in a rural or underserved environment.

Work with other health professions students in your region, build your resume and increase your professional contacts. Make lasting connections with different professions and learn how to function as an interdisciplinary team. Set yourself apart from your peers and develop skills that will transform healthcare in Georgia.

Students enrolled in selected health professions degree programs in Georgia with a duration of two years or longer are invited to apply.  This program requires a two year commitment and a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 to apply.   Students from a rural area, disadvantaged background, or from an under-represented minority are preferred.  

Contact Us

Area Health Education Centers

 Health Sciences Campus

G. Lombard Kelly Building

AA-1057

1120 15th Street

706-721-8331

706-721-8508

About the Program

The Scholars Program consists of 80 hours of online and classroom instruction and 80 hours of hands-on clinical training over the two years. Requirements for this program are in addition to a student’s regular coursework required by their degree program. Most instructional material will be self-paced study, with small group facilitated discussions and in-person workshops held in your region with local health professions faculty.

Program Eligibility:  You must show evidence of a GPA of 2.5 or higher to apply for AHEC Scholars.  You will be required to upload an electronic copy of an official transcript on the application form. New topic areas: Connecting Communities and Virtual Learning/Telehealth!