​Three Rivers AHEC is committed to fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals through our “grow our own” approach. Our programs—comprising health career academies, summer camps, classroom presentations, and career fairs—are specifically designed to enhance student interest and understanding of diverse health careers. RECRUIT: Health Careers Exploration Three Rivers AHEC is committed to fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals through our “grow our own” approach. Our programs include health career academies, summer camps, classroom presentations, and career fairs that are specifically designed to enhance student interest and understanding of diverse health careers. Each offering is tailored to meet the unique needs of students as they prepare for their future in the healthcare industry. AHEC SCHOLARS PROGRAM The 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. LEARN MORE SCRUBS CAMP Our summer Scrubs Camps provide high school students with the opportunity to explore various health careers, tour medical facilities, and visit college campuses. LEARN MORE CHART THE COURSE Chart the Course Health Careers Academy is an intensive program in collaboration with Muscogee, Harris and Troup county, designed to support high school senior members of HOSA as they prepare for careers in healthcare. LEARN MORE PRESENTATIONS We provide both virtual and on-site presentations for K-12 schools within our service area, focusing on health professions in the state of Georgia. To request a presentation, please click the button below. REQUEST HEALTH CAREERS RESOURCES Health Careers in Georgia Manual Produced by the Georgia Statewide AHEC Network, “Health Careers in Georgia” is a comprehensive guide to health careers created for all individuals interested in a healthcare profession. The manual serves as an invaluable tool for students, career changers, and anyone curious about diverse opportunities in the healthcare field. The guide includes detailed descriptions of various roles, from nursing and medical technology to public health and healthcare administration. Each career path is outlined with essential information such as required education, median salary ranges, Georgia institutions, attributes and job outlook. Health Careers Video These Health Careers videos allow students, teachers and adults to see opportunities in many fantastic careers that pay high dividends with job satisfaction, earning capacity, and mobility while touring the facilities where health professionals work. Each profession plays a crucial role in the comprehensive care system. These health careers videos not only serve as educational tools but also as a source of inspiration for those considering a future in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of compassionate and skilled professionals in maintaining the health of our communities. CONTACT: Courtney Brown Health Careers & Special Projects Coordinator cbrown@threeriversahec.org 706-507-0894 ext. 2

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. 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 ? Minimum 2.5 GPA Be within two years of program or degree completion Enrolled in any of the following health professions degree programs at our partnering academic institutions: Partnering Academic Institutions 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 - 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 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 APPLY HERE *Be sure to upload an official transcript with application form. TESTIMONIALS CONTACT: Courtney Brown Health Careers & Special Projects Coordinator cbrown@threeriversahec.org 706-507-0894 ext. 2

Three Rivers AHEC is committed to supporting the recruitment, rotation placement, student housing & retention of health care professionals throughout West Central Georgia. Since 1994, we have served 28 counties in West Central Georgia from our headquarters in Columbus and our efforts place special emphasis on rural and underserved areas. Serving: Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Chattahoochee, Coweta, Crawford, Fayette, Harris, Heard, Henry, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Monroe, Muscogee, Newton, Peach, Pike, Rockdale, Schley, Spalding, Talbot, Taylor, Troup and Upson counties. ABOUT US GEORGIA AHEC PARTNERS USEFUL LINKS AHEC Scholars Program Student Housing RN Reentry Health Careers in Georgia Manual The Navigator Newsletter Annual Report

Three Rivers AHEC aims to “Grow Our Own” health care professionals. Our health career programs increase student interest and knowledge about health careers. CARROLLTON, GA River Pointe Apartments riverpointega.com Apartment: 4 Bedroom/4 Bath Accommodating up to 4 students Coed unit with private bedroom & bathroom Anchor 1 How to Apply for Carrollton, GA Housing : 1. Complete the Online Student Profile Registration https://formstack.io/35d8e Under AHEC Clinical Training Support Services Please select the AHEC Center you are requesting assistance: Three Rivers Please select the Clinical Training support service: Requesting Housing Do you know your Clinical Rotation site information ? Yes Enter all required information: 2. Complete and Sign Housing Request Forms 3. Email the completed and signed housing request forms to: Jennifer Frazier – jfrazier@threeriversahec.org *Housing is reserved on a first-come-first-served basis as space is available with priority given to primary care rotations and students who attend Georgia-based educational institutions. CONTACT: Jennifer Frazier Operations & Student Support Coordinator jfrazier@threeriversahec.org 706-507-0894 ext. 5

Three Rivers AHEC aims to “Grow Our Own” health care professionals. Our health career programs increase student interest and knowledge about health careers. NEWNAN, GA The Jackson Apartments livethejackson.com Apartment: Two - 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Accommodating up to 8 students Coed unit with single-gendered rooms Anchor 1 How to Apply for Newnan, GA Housing : 1. Complete the Online Student Profile Registration https://formstack.io/35d8e Under AHEC Clinical Training Support Services Please select the AHEC Center you are requesting assistance: Three Rivers Please select the Clinical Training support service: Requesting Housing Do you know your Clinical Rotation site information ? Yes Enter all required information: 2. Complete and Sign Housing Request Forms 3. Email the completed and signed housing request forms to: Jennifer Frazier – jfrazier@threeriversahec.org *Housing is reserved on a first-come-first-served basis as space is available with priority given to primary care rotations and students who attend Georgia-based educational institutions. CONTACT: Jennifer Frazier Operations & Students Support Coordinator jfrazier@threeriversahec.org 706-507-0894 ext. 5

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over.  RETAIN: Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. What is a Mental Health First Aider ? A person who has successfully completed a Mental Health First Aid training. First Aiders have empathy for people living with mental illness and substance use challenges. Their increased mental health literacy enables them to identify risk factors and warning signs for mental health substance use challenges, confidence to provide strategies to help someone in crisis and non-crisis situations and knowledge of where to turn for help. Mental Health First Aid Helps People: Reduce stigma around mental illness and substance use Gives people an action plan to identify and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, including suicide Increase mental health literacy Gain confidence to provide strategies to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations and knowledge of where to turn for help Offer a safe place for participants to discuss their experiences Assess suicide risk and take action by connecting someone to the appropriate care LEARN MORE RESOURCES: WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID WHAT IS 988 MINDFUL MOMENTS CHECKLIST 6 STEPS TO WELLNESS CONTACT: Yvette Payton Manager of Retention & Technology ypayton@threeriversahec.org 706-507-0894 ext. 4

Three Rivers AHEC aims to “Grow Our Own” health care professionals. Our health career programs increase student interest and knowledge about health careers. ABOUT US: Three Rivers AHEC The Three Rivers Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is a community-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the healthcare workforce to meet local healthcare needs since our inception in 1994. Our success is rooted in the numerous partnerships and collaborations we have established over the years, including healthcare providers, health professions students, academic institutions, state and federal agencies, the Georgia Statewide AHEC Network, in the communities we serve. Each partnership is as distinct as our program areas— Recruit, Train, and Retain —forming the foundation of our Programmatic Model: The Health Professions Pipeline. We emphasize educational initiatives that promote a “grow our own” approach, aimed at improving the supply, distribution, retention, and education of the healthcare workforce. Since 1984, the Georgia statewide AHEC network has fostered an expanding alliance among health providers, health professions students, educators, state agencies, professional associations, and communities. This partnership is dedicated to addressing the challenges associated with the shortage and uneven distribution of health professionals in rural and underserved areas. These issues are tackled through state-sponsored educational support for health professionals, both in their academic pursuits and in their professional practice. OUR WORK VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES As an organization, we Are focused on the communities we serve; Are dedicated to partnerships and collaboration; Will treat others as we want to be treated; Are committed to excellence, accountability, responsibility, ethical behavior, and stewardship; and Are committed to communicating our outcomes to our stakeholders and partners. VISION Connecting communities to healthcare MISSION To build and sustain a healthcare workforce for the communities in the Three Rivers AHEC region.

Three Rivers AHEC provides comprehensive support to students during their clinical training by offering housing and travel assistance to help alleviate financial burdens. This support ensures that students can focus on their education and hands-on experiences without the stress of logistical concerns. TRAIN: Student Support Three Rivers AHEC provides comprehensive support to students during their clinical training by offering free housing or a travel stipend to help reduce financial burdens. This support ensures that students can focus on their education and hands-on experiences without the stress of logistical concerns. *Students are prohibited from receiving both housing and travel support simultaneously. HOW TO REQUEST STUDENT HOUSING OR TRAVEL SUPPORT STUDENT HOUSING STUDENT TRAVEL CONTACT: Jennifer Frazier Operations & Student Support Coordinator jfrazier@threeriversahec.org 706-507-0894 ext. 5

Three Rivers AHEC provides free short-term lodging for health profession students completing community-based rotations in our 28-county region. The program helps ease the financial and logistical stress of finding temporary housing during away rotations. TRAIN: Student Housing Three Rivers AHEC provides free short-term lodging for health professions students completing community-based rotations in our 28-county region. The program helps ease the financial and logistical stress of finding temporary housing during away rotations. Basic amenities are included, though students may need to bring their own linens, towels, and personal items. *Housing is reserved on a first-come-first-served basis as space is available with priority given to primary care rotations and students who attend Georgia-based educational institutions. MACON, GA Bibb , Butts, Carroll , Chattahoochee, Coweta , Crawford, Fayette, Harris, Heard, Henry, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Monroe, Muscogee , Newton, Peach, Pike, Rockdale, Schley, Spalding, Talbot, Taylor, Troup and Upson counties *Housing Locations CARROLLTON, GA NEWNAN, GA COLUMBUS, GA THOMASTON, GA GRIFFIN, GA LAGRANGE, GA Anchor 1 *Students are prohibited from receiving housing and travel support simultaneously. CONTACT: Jennifer Frazier Operations & Student Support Coordinator jfrazier@threeriversahec.org 706-507-0894 ext. 5

As a response to addressing the nursing shortage, the RN Reentry program was developed to assist nurses who are presently ineligible for reinstatement of their license because their license has lapsed, inactive, or nurses coming to Georgia through endorsement. RETAIN: RN Reentry Program As a response to addressing the nursing shortage, the RN Reentry program was developed to assist nurses who are presently ineligible for reinstatement of their license because their license has lapsed, inactive, or nurses coming to Georgia through endorsement. The objective is to establish a pathway to licensure, enabling these nurses to return to the healthcare workforce. The RN Reentry program has been approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing to provide the individualized combination of 40 hours of study relevant to nursing and 160 hours of supervised nursing practice required by the Board for reinstatement of licensure as a registered professional nurse. Eligibility Criteria for Registered Nurses A registered nurse with an active Georgia nursing license who has not practiced for several years and wishes to refresh their knowledge and skills in order to re-enter the nursing profession. A registered nurse seeking to reinstate their Georgia nursing license by completing a Board-approved reentry or refresher program. A registered nurse holding an active nursing license in another state/country who desires to obtain a Georgia nursing license through endorsement. HOW TO GET STARTED WITH THE RN REENTRY PROGRAM RN Reentry Program Inquiry Form * First name * Last name * Email * Phone * County of Residence Additional Information SUBMIT RN REENTRY BROCHURE RN REENTRY Q&A SEQUENCE OF EVENTS GA BOARD OF NURSING CONTACT: Yvette Payton Manager of Retention & Technology ypayton@threeriversahec.org 706-507-0894 ext. 4

Three Rivers AHEC provides assistance to medical, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner students seeking clinical placement in our service area.  TRAIN: Rotation Placement Assistance Three Rivers AHEC provides assistance to medical, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner students seeking clinical placement in our service area. Complete the Online Student Profile Registration https://formstack.io/35d8e Under AHEC Clinical Training Support Services Please select the AHEC Center you are requesting assistance: Three Rivers Please select the Clinical Training support service: Clinical Placement Complete entire form and Submit. CONTACT: Theresa Williams Clinical Training Coordinator twilliams@threeriversahec.org 706-507-0894 ext. 3

Three Rivers AHEC travel assistance is available to students completing community-based clinical rotations away from their main campus; only if AHEC housing is not being utilized. ​ TRAIN: Student Travel Three Rivers AHEC travel support is available to students completing community-based clinical rotations away from their main campus; only if AHEC housing is not being utilized. Who is eligible for AHEC Travel Support: Must be from a Georgia program or be a Georgia student returning to the state for rotations Rotation site must be within the Three Rivers AHEC region Travel distance must be 25+ miles from either: Campus location, or Current home address Rotation must be a least 8 sequential days ; 8-19 days: $50 stipend 20+ days: $100 stipend For full details, refer to the AHEC Travel Stipend Policy How to Apply for AHEC Travel Support: 1. Complete the Online Student Profile Registration https://formstack.io/35d8e Under AHEC Clinical Training Support Services Please select the AHEC Center you are requesting assistance: Three Rivers Please select the Clinical Training support service: Travel Support Do you know your Clinical Rotation site information ? Yes Enter all required information: 2. Complete and Sign AHEC Travel Stipend Policy 3. Email the completed and signed AHEC Travel Policy to: Jennifer Frazier – jfrazier@threeriversahec.org CONTACT: Jennifer Frazier Operations & Student Support Coordinator jfrazier@threeriversahec.org 706-507-0894 ext. 5