The Indiana Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Scholars program is a part of a national initiative to prepare tomorrow’s health professionals to become leaders in interprofessional, transformative practice who serve those who need it the most. The competitive program is designed specifically for individuals who possess a strong drive to provide care to those living in rural and medically underserved communities across Indiana. Over the two-year program, AHEC Scholars complete didactic training opportunities and field experiences with a focus on rural and urban health care and caring for underserved populations.

These experiences emphasize the integration of eight core topics:

• Behavioral Health Integration
• Cultural Competency & Humility
• Interprofessional Practice
• Practice Transformation
• Social Determinants of Health
• Connecting Communities and Supporting Health Professionals
• Virtual Learning and Telehealth
• Current/Emerging Issues (Such as COVID-19, Opioid Epidemic, and Maternal-Child Health)

Congratulations to the new class of Indiana AHEC Scholars:

About the Indiana AHEC Network:
Indiana AHEC Network’s mission is to improve health by recruiting, educating and retaining health care professionals in underserved communities. We work to enhance access to quality health care, primary and preventive care, by improving the supply and distribution of health care professionals through community/academic educational partnerships.