Georgia AHEC Scholars is a two-year nationally recognized multidisciplinary certificate program, designed to better prepare health profession students for future practice in rural and urban underserved communities. In addition, the program provides a unique opportunity for the participants to gain hands-on training and experience.
REGIONAL FACULTY
Katey Hughes, PhD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Director of Admissions
Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences
Mercer University School of Medicine
Columbus, GA
Chris Scoggins, MPH
Director of Special Projects
Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center
Mercer University School of Medicine
Macon, GA
Rebecca Toland, PhD
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Health Science Program
Master of Public Health
Department of Kinesiology and Health Science
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
PARTNERING SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine- Georgia
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Mercer University
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Master of Family Therapy
Columbus State University
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Health Science and Pre-Medical Studies
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Kinesiology
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Nursing
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MPH
Middle Georgia State University
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Pre-Health Studies
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Nursing
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Occupational Therapy
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Respiratory Therapy
Columbus Technical College
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Nursing
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Radiology
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Respiratory Therapy
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Pharmacy Technology
Recruitment, Training and Retention of Health Care Professionals