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North Carolina AHEC Scholars Program

Link
View program website
Sponsor
North Carolina Area Health Education Center Program
Deadlines
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Contact

919.966.2461
Online contact form
Regional AHEC contacts

Purpose

The North Carolina Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program is a multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

This program requires a 2-year commitment and consists of 40 hours of didactics and 40 hours of clinical work each year 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
  • Integrated behavioral health
  • Social determinants of health
  • Cultural competency
  • Practice transformation
  • Connecting communities and supporting health professionals
  • Virtual learning and telehealth
  • Current and emerging health issues

The program begins in September and runs through May each year.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements:

  • Be enrolled full-time in an approved, college-level health professions education or training program located in North Carolina by August 31
  • Be enrolled in a qualifying college-level health professions program, or be a practicing Community Health Worker (CHW), or be enrolled in a CHW specialty training program in North Carolina
  • Have at least two years remaining in the education or training program, with graduation aligned with completion of the 2-year North Carolina AHEC Scholars Program (Exception: Practicing CHWs are not required to meet the 2-year academic timeline)
  • Have reliable access to Internet
  • Have reliable transportation
  • Demonstrate a commitment to medically underserved and rural communities
  • Be eligible to work in the United States
  • Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident

List of accepted degree programs

Geographic coverage
North Carolina
Amount of funding

This program is provided at no cost to participating scholars.

Participants may receive a $2,000 travel expense subsidy over 2 years.

Application process

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

Funding type
Educational Opportunities and Fellowships
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