AHEC Community Health Scholars Program
What is the AHEC Scholars Program?
The AHEC Community Health Scholars Program is a 1-year program that enables high-potential medical assistants to explore primary care with an emphasis on community health and interdisciplinary practice in medically under-resourced communities.
Who is eligible?
1. Medical Assistants who are starting their technical program.
What are the program requirements?
1. Complete a minimum of 40 hours of didactic learning on our online platform Moodle consisiting of 9 modules, 4 case studies, and one webinar.
2. Minimum 10 hours working on a community project on a topic of your choice. Each student must submit a minimum of 2 page paper and a visual aid such as PPT presentation, flyer, pamphlet etc, in addition, each student must submit a program evaluation survey.
3. Complete a minimum of 140 clinical hours at a CCALAC member health center.
*Health center placement is facilitated by CCALAC program manager*
Is this opportunity paid?
The program provides a yearly stipend that varies upon the availability of funds.
Program Timeline:
Applications open: April 21, 2025
Applications close: July 31, 2025
Acceptance letters: August 2025
In-person orientation: August 29, 2025 in-person at CCALAC Offices located at 445 S. Figueroa St. Suite 2100 Los Angeles, CA 90071
| PARTICIPANTS: | Members by Application |
|---|---|
| FREQUENCY: | One-Year Program |
| SPONSORED BY: | Grant funds |
| STAFF CONTACT: | Andrés Sánchez |
This program is supported by the California AHEC with HRSA grant number U77HP23071