What is the AHEC Scholars Program?This program is supported by the California AHEC with HRSA grant number U77HP23071
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?
- Medical Assistants who are starting their technical program.
What are the program requirements?
- Complete a minimum of 40 hours of didactic learning on our online platform Moodle consisiting of 9 modules, 4 case studies, and one webinar.
- 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.
- 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
