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RECRUIT:

AHEC Scholars Program

Georgia AHEC Scholars Program 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. Participants benefit from a diverse range of experiences, including hands-on activities, specialized training, community engagement, resume booster, networking opportunities, and participation in conferences. Participants receive a stipend upon completion of each program year.

ASP

How do I qualify?

Partnering Academic Institutions

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA

  • Enrolled in any of the following health professions degree programs at our partnering academic institutions:

- Community Health Worker 

- Dental Hygiene 

- Dentistry

- Doctor (MD or DO)

- Midwifery

- Public Health

- Nursing (ASN, BSN, RN, NP)

- Nutrition

- Occupational Therapy

- Optometry

- Pharmacy

- Physical Therapy

- Physician Assistant

- Psychology

- Social Work

  • Columbus State University

  • Columbus Technical College

  • Fort Valley State University

  • Mercer University School of Medicine

  • Middle Georgia State University

  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia

Core Topics in Curriculum

  • Behavorial Health Integration

  • Connecting Communities & Supporting Health Professionals

  • Cultural Competency

  • Emerging Health

  • Interprofessional Education

  • Practice Transformation

  • Social Determinants of Health 

  • Virtual Learning & Telehealth

*Be sure to upload an official transcript with application form.

TESTIMONIALS

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CONTACT:

Courtney Brown

Health Careers & Special Projects Coordinator

706-507-0894 ext. 2

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2022 15th Ave, Bldg. A | Columbus, GA 31901

P.O. Box 4177 | Columbus, GA 31914

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

706-507-0894

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