
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.

How do I qualify?
Partnering Academic Institutions
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Minimum 2.5 GPA
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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
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Columbus State University
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Columbus Technical College
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Fort Valley State University
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Mercer University School of Medicine
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Middle Georgia State University
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia
Core Topics in Curriculum
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Behavorial Health Integration
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Connecting Communities & Supporting Health Professionals
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Cultural Competency
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Emerging Health
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Interprofessional Education
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Practice Transformation
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Social Determinants of Health
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Virtual Learning & Telehealth
*Be sure to upload an official transcript with application form.
TESTIMONIALS
CONTACT:
Courtney Brown
Health Careers & Special Projects Coordinator
706-507-0894 ext. 2

