AHEC Community Health Scholars Program

What is the AHEC Scholars Program?
The AHEC Community Health Scholars Program is a 2-year program that enables high-potential graduate-level MPH,and undergraduate students (first semester junior standing), in a health-related field to explore primary care with an emphasis on community health and interdisciplinary practice in medically underserved communities.

Who is eligible?
1. Masters level MPH students.
2. Undergraduate students in a health-related field (must be in your first semester of junior year).
3. List of approved majors: Masters in Public Health (2 years), Community Health Worker, Community Mental Health Worker, Dentistry, Health Education Specialist, Medical Assistant, Psychology, and Public Health (1 year).

What are the program requirements?
1. Complete a minimum of 50 hours of didactic learning per year.
2. Complete a minimum of 250 hours of experiential learning at a CCALAC member clinic.
*Clinic placement is facilitated by CCALAC program manager*

What are some possible projects I can expect to work on during my experiential learning?
1. MPH – project development, project coordination, training development, tool development for improving health outcomes, QI, policy/advocacy, research, development of health education interventions, marketing.
2. Undergraduate Scholars – health education, case management, patient intake, outreach, patient education, training, and group education.

Is this opportunity paid?
The program provides a yearly stipend that varies upon the availability of funds.

Program Timeline: 

Applications Open: April 1, 2023

Application Deadline Extended: September 15, 2023

Interviews are conducted as applications are screened

Acceptance Letters Sent: September

Orientation: Friday, October 6 from 9am-3pm in-person.

Please note that this program will be hybrid virtual and in person.  

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This program is supported by the California AHEC with HRSA grant number U77HP23071