Join the AHEC Scholars Program
AHEC Scholars work hand-in-hand with other disciplines, learning their roles and responsibilities, and participate in clinical settings as an interprofessional team. As an AHEC Scholar you can bolster your clinical knowledge and understanding of how to best implement healthcare services in rural or underserved areas throughout Maryland.
You will meet thought leaders in your field and make connections with other participants, creating an invaluable network of mentors and colleagues. Through your work as an AHEC Scholar, you will provide meaningful patient care in the field and gain hands-on experience. Once completed you will receive a Maryland AHEC Scholar Certificate of Completion, setting you apart from other students in an increasingly competitive environment.
About the AHEC Scholars Program
Launched in 2019, AHEC Scholars include students in Medicine, Nursing (FNP, BSN, MSN), Pharmacy, Physical/Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, FMP, Public Health/MPH, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work (BSW, MSW).
This is a 2-year commitment. Clinical and didactic work you are already doing for your degree often counts towards AHEC scholar requirements.
AHEC SCHOLARS fulfill the following requirements annually for a total of 160 hours of additional curriculum beyond your college or school’s health professions components (80 hours total in year one, and 80 hours total in year two) to complete the program:
40 hours of community-based experiential or clinical training in a rural or underserved area:
Community-based training requires scholars to complete a pre-approved rotation in a rural or underserved area of Maryland for a minimum of 40 hours annually. Scholars will receive hands-on training with a preceptor, engage with interdisciplinary healthcare providers, and become familiar with the multifaceted nature of health care in rural communities.
40 hours of didactic education focused on the following six Core Topic Areas:
Interprofessional Education
Behavioral Health Integration
Social Determinants of Health
Cultural Competency
Practice Transformation
Current and Emerging Health Issues
ACT (Advocacy for Underserved Communities through Training) Immersion
The Central Maryland Area Health Education Center hosts an annual AHEC Scholars community immersion weekend. Students from various disciplines and schools gather for a weekend long service learning project for residents in Central Maryland experiencing disproportionate social vulnerabilities. To learn more, contact info@centralmarylandahec.org
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