Mission and Goals
AHEC’S MISSION
Increase…
- DIVERSITY
- DISTRIBUTION
- QUALITY
of Health Care Providers
AHEC OBJECTIVES:
- Provide EDUCATION (K-12 Pipeline)
Educating students about opportunities available in health careers and attempting to increase minority students’ interest in these professions through enrichment activities - Provide EXPERIENCES (Health Profession Students)
Exposing students to the needs of the underserved and providing experiences working with these populations - Provide SUPPORT (Practicing Professionals)
Assisting with resources, access to technology and continuing education opportunities for practitioners working in rural or underserved areas.
AHEC OFFERS K-12 EDUCATION through…
- Classroom Presentations
- Health Fair Exhibits
- Teaching Models and Resources
- Fieldtrips and Shadowing Experiences
- Summer Camps and Enrichment Programs for Students
AHEC OFFERS Health Profession Students EXPERIENCES by…
- Establishing clinical rotation sites in underserved areas
- Facilitating Cultural Awareness activities
- Providing opportunities for service learning through volunteering and being role models for youth
AHEC OFFERS Practicing Professional SUPPORT by…
- Promoting links and resources to current information on Best Practices
- Promoting continuing education programs
- Sponsoring attendance at conferences
- Assisting preceptors of health profession students
