The AHEC Scholars program is designed to give currently enrolled health professions students additional training and team-based clinical experiences with health care providers in rural and underserved areas.
Students selected to participate in this 2 year training program will develop high-quality, job readiness, health care skills through intense inter-professional collaborations with various health care disciplines.
Additional benefits include:
- Hands-on experience working with medically trained health professionals from diverse backgrounds
- Earn an additional 40 hours of didactic training and 40 hours of clinical training above required health professions curricula
- Expanded knowledge about rural and community-based care while working with underserved populations
- Open to all disciplines that support primary health care services delivery
Requirements for Participation
- Completed application
- Must have transportation—this program includes training workshops at various rural sites (60 mile radius)
- Be a full-time nursing student at LSUA / full-time medical student at LSU Health Shrveport, School of Medicine
- Must be willing to sign a 2 year program participant commitment agreement
Application Deadline is September 8th. All applicants will be notified after the deadline has passed and all applications have been reviewed by staff. Email notifications will be sent to all students concerning the status of their acceptance.