AHEC Scholars is a program for health professions students interested in supplementing their education by gaining additional knowledge and experience in rural and/or underserved urban settings.
This is a two-year longitudinal program with interdisciplinary curricula to implement a defined set of clinical, didactic, and community-based activities.
Applicants must:
Be enrolled in a health professions degree programBe two years from program or degree completionCommit to two years in the program and a one-time program follow-up
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To apply students must:
Be a college junior or senior pursuing an MD or DO.
Be prepared to take MCAT.
Be a Kentucky resident.
Have a 3.5 cumulative GPA in Biology, chemistry, physics and math
Fee is $400.00 (will go toward the cost of the Princeton Review).
Who is the target? This event is designed for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in healthcare, within Southern AHEC’s service region.
How does it work? Each high school will have one hour in the exhibit hall to explore health career paths through engaging discussions and hands-on medical
activities. Students will also have the opportunity to:
- Learn about financial aid options.
- Meet with healthcare professionals, college health students, and instructors
Transportation funding is provided for each bus. Schools are welcome to attend both events with different groups of students.
How long does it last? Exhibitor set-up begins at 8 am, the first set of students will arrive at 9 am., and the last group is scheduled to be out by 12 noon. There are 4-time slots for the high schools.
Save the Dates!
10.24.25 Corbin, Ky - Held at the Corbin Arena
11.7.25 Somerset, Ky - Held at the Center for Rural Development
Pre-registration is required. Registration will open in August 2025!