Pennsylvania AHEC Community Oriented Rural Education (CORE) Rotation

Northeast PA AHEC actively seeks strong partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions, healthcare systems, and community-based organizations to enhance support for health professional students and residents in our region. Our commitment to partnership and collaboration is driven by our goal to build a strong network of support, fostering connections and growth for healthcare professionals and students across Northeast PA.

Northeast PA AHEC offers the Pennsylvania AHEC Community Oriented Rural Education (CORE) Rotation which provides immersive learning experiences for both health professional students and preceptors in our region. The CORE Rotation is designed to address the unique challenges of rural and underserved communities across Pennsylvania.

For Students & Residents: This 8-week (or longer) program combines clinical practice with significant community immersion, dedicating approximately 20% of the rotation to hands-on, community-based learning. Students/Residents gain invaluable practical experience in resource-limited environments, learn from seasoned primary care clinicians, and develop critical skills in cultural competence and healthcare equity, preparing them to serve underserved populations.

For Preceptors: Become a vital mentor in shaping the future of healthcare. By serving as a CORE Rotation Preceptor with Northeast PA AHEC, you share your expertise, inspire a commitment to rural health, and directly contribute to addressing workforce shortages in underserved communities.

Interested in learning more? Visit the PA AHEC website.

AHEC CORE Rotation Community Experiences Reflection

We appreciate your participation in our AHEC CORE Rotation and community experiences. Your reflections are essential. We encourage you to share your reflections on your time in the community.

The Goal of Reflection: To encourage you to not only recount and analyze your experiences but also to identify key takeaways or insights and plan concrete actions based on those findings. This process is a cornerstone of continuous professional development and responsive care practices in medical education.

By sharing your honest insights, you help us measure the impact of the rotation and ensure the CORE Rotation program provides the most valuable community experiences for future learners.

CORE Rotations Community Experience Form

AHEC CORE Rotation Completion Survey

Thank you for completing the PA AHEC CORE program! Your experience is vital to the continuous improvement of this program. Please complete our Program Exit Survey to share your feedback.

Your candid evaluation ensures we can strengthen the CORE program for future participants. All responses will be de-identified for external reporting. Thank you for helping us make a real difference!

CORE Program Completion Form