NC Area Health Education Center Scholars Program

Applications are being accepted now through April 30 for the 2019-2020 NC AHEC Scholars program at Eastern AHEC.

This program recruits, trains, and supports a diverse group of students from across the state, creating a multidisciplinary team of health professionals committed to community service and the transformation of health care in North Carolina. There is an emphasis on individuals from underrepresented minorities, disadvantaged/rural backgrounds, and first-generation college students. Applicants should have a current interest in improving health care in rural or underserved communities and be currently enrolled in a health professions degree or certificate program in North Carolina.

Open to university and community college students of all health professions (including mental health)
Network with peers and professionals across the region and state
Two-year program (September-May each year)
80 hours of education/training per year (40 didactic and 40 clinical)
$400 stipend per year

Medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, public/population health, and other health professions students are eligible to apply. This program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students as long as they can commit two years.

See what the 2018-2019 cohort has to say:

“My favorite part of this program thus far has been attending these interactive and engaging presentations from established health professionals, and especially so with a group of equally motivated and ambitious students with similar interests.” – Sruthi Boddapati

“I have learned about ways that I can better myself as a student and future health professional. Since I am already a public health major, this program has helped me apply the knowledge I already know and learn more about other topics like effective communication, nutrition, etc.” – Melenis Lopez

“I liked collaborating and exploring the different perspectives that were brought to the table. In this program, I learned the importance of health literacy. For that matter, I learned to communicate in layman’s terms when working with people who are not studying the same profession.” – Jharnell Cofield

For more information, visit: https://www.easternahec.net/student-services-housing/nc-ahec-scholars/

For more information about the program, contact Paige Fuqua at fuquap18@ecu.edu.

Applications due April 30, 2019.