Lydia Sand
ahecscholars@unmc.edu

The Nebraska AHEC Scholars Program is a multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

This program requires a 2 year commitment and consists of classroom or online instruction and hands-on clinical training in addition to the regular coursework required by the degree program.

AHEC Scholars is a program of the National AHEC Organization that is implemented by local, statewide, and regional AHECs. Core topic areas covered in the curriculum include:

• Interprofessional education
• Behavioral health integration
• Social determinants of health
• Cultural competency
• Practice transformation
• Current and emerging health issues

Eligible applicants are Nebraska students:

• Who are enrolled or accepted in a health profession training program of at least 18-24 months in duration, including but not limited to:
  • Physical therapist assistant
  • Paramedic
  • Doctor
  • Pharmacist
  • Nurse
• Who are committed to improving health and healthcare, devoted to community service, and who want to develop their own skills
• Who have achieved at least a 2.5 GPA during the most recent academic year
• Who have access to reliable internet service

This program is provided at no cost to participating scholars. Participants may be eligible to receive a stipend.

A link to the online application is available on the program website.