AHEC Scholars
Gain hands-on experience that sets you apart. Make a difference in rural and underserved areas. Learn, connect, and thrive with AHEC Scholars.
Congratulations to our 2023-2025 Cohort
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Access to online or in-person courses on our eight core topics
- Collaboration with a diverse cohort of up to 60 peers across health professions
- Hands-on activities that enhance your academic program
- Opportunities to work with rural and underserved communities
- A nationally recognized certificate upon completion
- A strong boost to your resume
- A $1,000 stipend for your two-year commitment
- All at no cost to you
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recognizes the following programs in Idaho. Health profession students studying in these disciplines must be graduating from their program within two years and be planning to begin practice shortly after graduation.
- Athletic Training (MS)
- Clinical Psychology (PhD)
- Dietetics/Nutrition (MS)
- Medicine (MD, DO)
- Nursing (AS, BSN, MSN, DNP, Advanced Practice)
- Nursing (DNP)
- Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Physician Assistant (MPAS)
- Social Work (BSW, MSW)
What are the Requirements?
- Attend the New Scholar Orientation in Fall of application year. Participate in 8 virtual professional development sessions from 6:30–8:00 PM (MT), with dates to be announced:
- Year 1: January, February, March, April.
- Year 2: September, October, November, December.
- Complete 40 hours of clinical and experiential (C&E) activities each year. Academic clinical rotations may count toward this requirement.
- 40 hours of self-paced learning (20 per year).
- Complete all required evaluations and surveys.
Core Topics
Supports a coordinated, patient-centered model of health care that involves an understanding of the contributions of multiple healthcare professionals
Promotes the development of integrated primary and behavioral health services (mental health and substance abuse)
Economic stability, education, social and community context, health and health care, neighborhoods and built environments- and their impact on health
Recognize and address unique cultural, language, and health literacy aspects of diverse individuals and communities
Goal-setting, leadership, facilitation, workflow advancements, measure outcomes, adapt organization tools and processes to team-based models of care delivery
Examples: Zika virus, pandemic influenza, COVID-19, opioid abuse, life-span issues
Identify CHWs and paraprofessionals as important connectors/bridges between community and care
How is telehealth implemented in Idaho and what are the complex policies and laws that govern its use.
