AHEC Community Health Scholars Program

What is the AHEC Scholars Program?

The AHEC Community Health Scholars Program 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.
• Other allied health programs, on a case-by-case basis.

What are the program requirements?

1. Complete a minimum of 40 hours of didactic learning on our online platform Moodle consisting of 9 modules, 4 case studies, and one webinar. Four virtual training sessions will be scheduled to cover the Moodle content. (See schedule below)
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: March 2, 2026
• Interviews on a rolling basis
• Applications for the 2026-2027 cohort will end: November 30
• Acceptance letters: July 2026
• Mandatory Orientation August 7, 2026
• Depending on your application submission, MANDATORY in-person orientation is scheduled August 7, 2026 OR January 8, 2027 at the CCALAC Offices located at 445 S. Figueroa St. Suite 2100 Los Angeles, CA 90071 from 9:00am-4:30pm. No virtual options are available. Failing to attend in-person orientation, makes you ineligible to participate in the program. 

Training Sessions Schedule for July 24 application deadline:

• Modules 1 & 2:  August 14, 2026 – 9am-12pm
• Modules 3 & 4: August 21, 2026 – 9am-12pm
• Modules 5 & 6: August 28, 2026 – 9am-12pm
• Modules 7 & 8 September 4, 2026 – 9am-12pm
• Module 9 will be covered during orientation.

Please note: training sessions are mandatory and required to complete the Moodle content. Trainings will not be recorded.

Training Sessions Schedule  for November 30 application deadline:

• Modules 1 & 2:  January 15, 2027 – 9am-12pm
• Modules 3 & 4: January 22, 2027 – 9am-12pm
• Modules 5 & 6: January 29, 2026 – 9am-12pm
• Modules 7 & 8 February 5, 2027 – 9am-12pm
• Module 9 will be covered during orientation.

Please note: training sessions are mandatory and required to complete the Moodle content. Trainings will not be recorded.

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