A Unique Learning Experience for Healthcare Students
AHEC Scholars is presented by Southeastern Colorado AHEC. The AHEC Scholars curriculum focuses on providing education to health professions students regarding rural and medically underserved communities.
Scholars will participate in 40 hours per year of team-based training (that may be a part of their current required curriculum) and 40 hours per year of instruction (in addition to the current required curriculum) focused on the eight U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Area Health Education Centers Core Topic Areas. SECAHEC will provide a one-year follow up after graduation or program.
Southeastern Colorado AHEC is partnering with statewide colleges to offer this program to students who are currently in a healthcare program. Please call us or apply here: https://formstack.io/EB2B6
If you have questions, you may also call Shanae Gutierrez or Caroline Paul or email them at shanae.gutierrez@secahec.org or admin@secahec.org.
eight hrsa Core topic areas
AHEC Scholars will be nationally known as possessing a desirable set of competencies. Learning opportunities will include:
- Interprofessional Education
- Behavioral Health Integration
- Connecting Communities & Supporting Health Professionals
- Virtual Learning & Telehealth
- Social Determinants of Health
- Cultural Competency
- Practice Transformation
- Current & Emerging Health Issues
- Maternal Morbidity and Mortality (MMM)
- Opioid & Polysubstance Use Disorder
- Dental Health
Benefits of AHEC Scholars
- Network with healthcare students and providers.
- Learning alongside healthcare students and providers from many disciplines and regions of Colroado.
- Gain current knowledge about healthcare practice transformation currently being implemented.
- Add to your resume or CV.
- Stand out from other job applicants
- Make a difference in rural and underserved communities
Congratulations to our 2024 Graduates!
Amber Oakes, Ben Keller, Brittany Casados-Doose, Brianna Toles, Ethan Groves, Heather Santistevan, Megan Melendez, and Sarah Davis
General Documents/Links
Alternative Learning Opportunities
- Mini Med Sessions Here
- Apply to attend current sessions or watch previous recordings for credit.
- Colorado Trust Videos
- Health Equity Videos
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