AHEC Scholars
Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program
We envision every person in Colorado having the opportunity to attain their full health potential.
The AHEC Scholars Program is an interdisciplinary education and training program with curricula focused on rural and/or underserved populations. Scholars are required to commit to two years within the program, which consists of a minimum of 40 hours per year of team-based training in a rural or underserved environment and an additional 40 hours per year of didactic education focused on the 8 core topic areas:
Students in programs lasting one year or shorter may complete a one-year option.
Watch the video below for more information about the program!
Find your local AHEC and apply by clicking "Regional Center Contacts and Applications" below to join fellow health care students committed to the vision of every person in Colorado having the opportunity to attain their full and best health.
- Inter-professional Education
- Behavioral Health Integration
- Social Determinants of Health
- Cultural Competency
- Practice Transformation
- Connecting Communities and Supporting Health Professionals
- Virtual Learning and Telehealth
- Current and emerging health issues
- Maternal Morbidity and Mortality (MMM)
- Opioid and Polysubstance use Disorder
- Networking with health care students who share a vision of every person in Colorado having the opportunity to attain their full and best health.
- Learning alongside health care students from many disciplines and regions of Colorado.
- Preparing to join healthcare teams and be a part of these efforts from day one.
- Gaining knowledge about health care practice transformation efforts currently being implemented by clinics and health systems.
- Adding to your resume or CV.
| You are eligible to apply if you are enrolled in one of the following programs: |
Associate Degree in Nursing |
Associate of Applied Sciences in Emergency Medical Services |
Associate of Applied Sciences in Medical Assistant |
Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene |
Associates of Applied Science in Integrated Health Professions (Holistic Health) |
Associate of Applied Science in Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Associates of Applied Sciences in Dental Assistant |
Associate of Applied Sciences in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) |
Associate of Applied Sciences in Medical Laboratory Technician |
Associates of Applied Sciences in Paramedics |
Associates of Applied Sciences in Physical Therapy Assistant |
Associate of Applied Sciences in Radiology Technician (RTA) |
Associates of Applied Sciences in Respiratory Care |
Associate of Applied Sciences in Surgical Technician |
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics |
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health Promotions, Recreation |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition |
| Bachelors in Public Health |
Certificate in Dental Assisting |
Certificate in Nurse Assisting / Nurse Aid Certificate (CNA) |
Certificate in Practical Nursing / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Diploma in Practical Nursing in Addiction Counseling |
Certificate in Phlebotomy |
Doctor of Dental Medicine |
Doctor of Medicine |
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
Doctor of Physical Therapy |
Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (PA) |
Master of Public Health |
Master of Science in Dietetics |
Master of Science in Exercise Science |
Master of Social Work |
| Nurse practitioners |
| Nurse midwives |
| Psychologists (PhD) |
| Optometrists |
| Community Health Workers (CHW) |
| Public Health Allied professionals |
Centennial AHEC (Kit Carson, Larimer, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld and Yuma counties):
Erika Greenberg egreenberg@cahec.org
Apply here for Centennial AHEC Scholars
Front Range AHEC (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Gilpin and Jefferson counties):
Cindy Fernandez: cindy@frhealth.org
Apply here for Front Range AHEC Scholars
San Luis Valley AHEC (Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties):
Nakayla Werner nakayla@slvahec.org
Lisa Lucero: lisa@slvahec.org
Apply here for San Luis Valley AHEC Scholars
Southeastern AHEC (Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Crowley, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Lake, Las Animas, Otero, Park, Prowers, Pueblo and Teller counties):
Shanae Gutierrez shanae.gutierrez@secahec.org
Apply here for Southeastern AHEC Scholars
Southwestern AHEC (Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Montezuma, Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel counties):
Dyllon Mills Dyllon.Mills@swcahec.org
Apply here for Southwestern AHEC Scholars
Western AHEC (Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt and Summit counties):
Stacy Matte scholars@wcahec.org