AHEC Scholars Program
The PA AHEC Scholars Program is a two-year program that provides a unique educational journey for students pursuing careers in healthcare. The program equips future healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to excel in their careers through didactic learning and community-based experiences aimed at fostering empathy and cultural humility. We invite you to apply for this opportunity to become a healthcare leader who makes a real difference in the lives of patients and communities.
The PA AHEC Scholars program prepares health profession students interested in geographically isolated areas to provide continuously improving care in a transforming healthcare system. This care will be interprofessional, holistically integrated, and responsive to current and emerging health needs and social determinants of health in isolated communities. Scholars and EC PA AHEC mentors will work collaboratively to develop a plan tailored to the interests of the student.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be enrolled in one of the following programs:
For more information, please contact eschaffer@ecpennahec.org
Learn more about the PA AHEC Scholars Program at www.paahec.org/scholars-home
The PA AHEC Scholars program prepares health profession students interested in geographically isolated areas to provide continuously improving care in a transforming healthcare system. This care will be interprofessional, holistically integrated, and responsive to current and emerging health needs and social determinants of health in isolated communities. Scholars and EC PA AHEC mentors will work collaboratively to develop a plan tailored to the interests of the student.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be enrolled in one of the following programs:
- Medicine (MD or DO)
- Physician Assistant
- Dentistry (DDS or MD)
- Occupational Therapy (Master's or higher)
- Pharmacy
- Social Work (Master's or higher)
- Nursing (RN, BSN or Advanced/Certified Practitioner
- Optometry
- Public Health (Master's or higher)
- Psychology (Master's or higher)
For more information, please contact eschaffer@ecpennahec.org
Learn more about the PA AHEC Scholars Program at www.paahec.org/scholars-home
