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. Students in programs lasting one year or shorter may complete the program in one year. Our didactic program is focused on the following 8 core topic areas:
Colorado Current and Emerging Health Issues
I am currently working as a CNA at Columbine while finishing school. I plan to obtain my bachelor’s in biology before studying to obtain my MD. From there, I want to complete my residency in pediatrics followed by neonatal intensive care (NICU) fellowship.
Aster McNally
Cohort 6
Hello, my name is Emiliano Gonzales-Serrano, and I am a pre-med student at CU Boulder. I plan to study integrative physiology during my time at the university. Currently, I am a certified CNA and I plan to be a physician of family medicine serving underrepresented populations. I love to travel, and I will one day volunteer my time with doctors without borders.
Emiliano Gonzales-Serrano
Cohort 5
Career and College plans include getting an undergraduate degree, successfully completing the MCAT, getting into and graduating from medical school and finally becoming a psychiatrist.
Jennifer Gonzalez-Flores
Cohort 6
I have always loved helping people and being able to change a life. From the little things, like getting some water, to the big things, like performing CPR, healthcare has surrounded my life. I am a junior in high school and am already able to get a job in the healthcare settings because of the amazing opportunities Aims and AHEC have offered me. After high school, I plan to continue my medical education to reach my life goal of working in the NICU. I am currently living on Oahu and love it! I go to the University of Hawaii at Manoa and am in the Pre-Nursing program right now!
Jessica Ditter
Cohort 4
Find your local AHEC below and click the tile with your corresponding Regional Center to apply and join fellow health care students committed to the vision of every person in Colorado having the opportunity to attain their full and best health.
Applications for COHORT 8 will open on July 1, 2025!
Northeastern Colorado Corresponding Counties:
Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Yuma, Washington, Phillips, Sedgwick, Logan, Morgan, Weld, Larimer, Jackson.
Coordinator Contact:
Erika Greenberg: egreenberg@cahec.org
Corresponding Counties:
Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas, Elbert, Park, Teller, El Paso.
Coordinator Contact:
Cindy Fernandez: cindy@frhealth.org
Corresponding Counties
Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Mesa, Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Montrose, Gunnison, Chaffee.
Coordinator Contact:
Stacy Matte: scholars@wcahec.org
Corresponding Counties:
San Miguel, Ouray, Hinsdale, Dolores, San Juan, Montezuma, La Plata, Archuleta.
Coordinator Contact:
Dyllon Mills: Dyllon.Mills@swcahec.org
Corresponding Counties:
Saguache, Mineral, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla.
Coordinator Contact:
Nakayla Werner: nakayla@slvahec.org
Coordinator Contact:
Lisa Lucero: lisa@slvahec.org
Corresponding County:
Fremont, Custer, Pueblo, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Bent, Prowers, Huerfano, Las Animas, Baca.
Coordinator Contact:
Shanae Gutierrez: shanae.gutierrez@secahec.org
Coordinator Contact:
Caroline Paul: admin@secahec.org