Washington AHEC – WA Area Health Education Center Program

Connecting students to careers

Connecting providers to communities

Connecting communities to better health

Our Objectives Are:

To develop, implement, and evaluate primary care education and training in Washington State and Idaho including the new interprofessional

AHEC SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Conduct community-based experiential training through programs like the Rural-Underserved Opportunities Program (RUOP) that support field placements and community-based activities for students in health career educational programs

Deliver healthcare professional education and support and continuing clinical education for rural health professionals across the region

Offer community-based health career promotion and preparation activities to encourage students grades 9-12 and college students (particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds) to enter health career education and ultimately work in rural and underserved communities

Provide support for the scholarly work of students, residents, and faculty in rural primary care health professions education and training.

WHO WE ARE