Our 2024-25 Area L AHEC Scholars!
As part of the NC AHEC Scholars Program, the Area L AHEC Scholars Program recruits, trains, and supports students enrolled in health professions across Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson counties. We seek individuals who are committed to improving health and health care, devoted to community service, interested in improving their own skills, and interested in working with other professionals in team-based care. Students will receive the distinction as an AHEC Scholar, which sets them apart from others in the competitive environment of health care. The experience as an AHEC Scholar will also give students a chance to engage with healthcare professionals and network with students and faculty from academic institutions throughout the region and state.
Scholars will participate in both experiential and didactic learning opportunities that will explore topics such as:
- Behavioral Health Integration
- Connecting Communities and Supporting Health Professionals
- Cultural Competency
- Current and Emerging Health Issues
- Interprofessional Education
- Practice Transformation
- Social Determinants of Health
- Virtual Learning and Telehealth
Check out the NC AHEC Scholars Program brochure here
AHEC Scholars Program Requirements
Eligibility Requirements to Apply:
- Must be enrolled full-time in a college-level, health professions education training program by August 31, 2025 within Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, or Wilson County and have two years remaining
- Reliable access to Wi-Fi
- Reliable access to transportation
- Eligible to work inside the United States
AHEC Scholars Program Commitments:
- Be committed to the program for a total of two years
- Complete all required assignments
- Complete 40 hours of didactic training each year of the program
- Complete 40 hours of experiential/clinical training each year of the program
- Attend two weekend events in the fall and spring for didactic instruction (dates listed below)
Program Benefits:
- Receive a stipend of $1,000 per year ($2,000 total – subject to academic or institutional approval) to offset expenses
- Receive the distinction as an AHEC Scholar and be set apart from others in the competitive environment of health care
- Opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals, gain exposure to health careers, and create an invaluable network for your future career
- Be better positioned to work with diverse patients in rural and/or underserved communities
TO APPLY:
- Click here to complete the NC AHEC Scholars Application.
- For all other AHEC Scholars questions, please contact Jordan Blake or call 252-972-6958.
| Important Dates |
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| • Priority deadline: May 1, 2025 • Final Deadline: July 31, 2025 • Notification of Acceptance: August 8, 2025 • Orientation: September 2, 2025 • October Didactic Regional Retreat: TBD • 3rd Annual Emerging Leaders in Healthcare Conference (Greenville, NC): February 20-22, 2026 |