Florida AHEC Scholars

As an AHEC scholar, you will join a cohort of Florida’s 150 best interdisciplinary health professions students for 2 years. The Florida AHEC Scholars Program is a national initiative committed to transforming community health care by preparing the student leaders of tomorrow.

Program Components:
The Florida AHEC Scholars Program will provide students with interprofessional learning
opportunities focused on building the skills and competencies needed to help transform primary care and improve patient care, especially in under-served communities. Program duration is two to four years, depending on the student’s profession. Each year includes 40 hours community-based, experiential, or clinical training and 40 hours of didactic online education.

Student Eligibility:

• The Florida AHEC Scholars Program is open to students in disciplines that support health care services delivery in both clinical and non-clinical roles.
• Only 150 students across Florida will be selected to become AHEC Scholars.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a health discipline degree that is at least two years in length.
• Applicable disciplines include, but are not limited to: Medicine, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, and Pharmacy. If you have questions about qualifications, please contact our office.
• Participants must also have access to a computer and reliable transportation.

Student Benefits:

• Receive a $500 stipend annually ($1,000 total)
• Professional development
• Conduct student research
• Participate in community-based service learning
• Networking and mentoring opportunities
• Supplemental learning experiences

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