The Georgia AHEC Scholars Program (ASP) is a 2-year nationwide Interprofessional Education (IPE) program designed to give health professions students a unique opportunity to practice hands-on training in rural/underserved environments, work with  health professions students of various disciplines, build resumes and professional contacts. The program consists of both online and hands-on experiences. The topics covered during the program include IPE; Social Determinants of Health; Cultural Competency; Behavioral Health Integration; Practice Transformation; and Current/Emerging Health Topics. Additionally, program completers will earn a certificate of completion and a stipend after the fulfillment of each program year. 

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REGIONAL FACULTY

Katey Hughes, PhD

Professor, Department of Biology

Director, Competitive Premedical Studies

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA

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Chris Scoggins, MPH

Director of Special Projects

Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center

Mercer University School of Medicine

Macon, GA

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PARTERNING COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES &PROGRAMS

• Columbus State University: Health Science/Kinesiology, Nursing, and Pre Medical 

• Columbus Technical College: Nursing, Radiology, and Respiratory Care

• Middle GA State University: Nursing

• Mercer University: Family Therapy, MFT

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