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.
2. Other allied health programs admitted on a case by case basis. Please contact Program Manager, Andres Sanchez at asanchez@ccalac.org for more details.
What are the program requirements?
1. Complete a minimum of 40 hours of didactic learning per year.
2. Minimum 10 hours working on a community project.
3. Complete a minimum of 140 clinical hours at a CCALAC member health center.
*Health center placement is facilitated by CCALAC program manager*
4. Attend 1 community service event in your community.
Is this opportunity paid?
The program provides a yearly stipend that varies upon the availability of funds.
Program Timeline:
Applications open: March 1, 2025
Applications close: August 30, 2025
Acceptance letters: September 2025
In-person orientation: October 3, 2025 at CCALAC Offices
| 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