Pennsylvania AHEC Scholars Program

AHEC Scholars

PREPARING FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FOR RURAL AND UNDERSERVED CARE

The Pennsylvania AHEC Scholars Program seeks students in Pennsylvania health profession degree programs who are interested in working in rural and underserved communities to apply for a competitive, interprofessional two-year, hands-on supplementary course of study focused on providing care in communities with limited resources.

Applicants from disadvantaged and/or rural backgrounds and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Pennsylvania AHEC Scholars will be trained and mentored by faculty and health professionals working in rural and underserved communities.

Pennsylvania AHEC Scholars will learn in collaboration with students in various health care disciplines. Students will learn how other health professionals think about patient care, what various team members bring to the table in caring for patients, and how to be part of an interprofessional team.

Students must be enrolled in a health profession training program, be in good academic standing, and be willing to commit to two years of program participation prior to graduation. Interested students must complete an AHEC Scholars application, indicating their interest in and experience with rural and underserved populations and communities.

Eligible health profession programs include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, Nursing, Psychology (Masters/Doctorate), Optometry, Social Work (Masters/Doctorate), Occupational Therapy (Masters/Doctorate), Public Health (Masters/Doctorate).

Application

Contact: Leslie Petroff, MPH

Email Leslie

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