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AHEC (Area Health Education Center) Scholars is an interprofessional and innovative national program geared toward health profession students. The program exposes you to interdisciplinary didactic and community-based clinical training in rural and/or underserved areas. Didactic online modules are in six core topic areas: interprofessional education, social determinants of health, behavioral health integration, cultural competency, practice transformation, and current and emerging health issues such as COVID-19.

Applicants must be:

• Enrolled in a health professions degree program (List of Disciplines)
• Two years from degree or program completion
• Committed to two years in the program and a one-time program follow-up

Applicants must complete the following requirements:

• 40 hours, each year, of community-based clinical or experiential training in rural and/or underserved areas; fulfilled by requirements of your degree program
• 40 hours, each year, of didactic education through live webinars and online modules, utilizing Blackboard, completed on student’s own time

 AHEC Scholar Benefits:

• Receive a Maryland AHEC Scholar Certificate of Completion, signifying an advanced accomplishment that enhances knowledge and skills.
• Become a thought leader in your field and create an invaluable network of mentors and colleagues.
• Work together with other disciplines, learning their roles and responsibilities.
• Bolster your knowledge about rural and underserved health care throughout Maryland.