Colorado 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. As an AHEC Scholar, the student, who
is already invested in healthcare as a career,
increases their knowledge of Health Resources
and Services Administration (HRSA) core topics
and the AHEC’s state current and emerging
issues to apply to their future health professions
workplace or community. While completing their
own health professions training, AHEC Scholars
participate in a longitudinal curriculum created by
the Colorado AHEC Program Office, as well as
community training and activities provided
uniquely by Southwestern Colorado AHEC. The
purpose is to apply their AHEC Scholars training
and knowledge in their future health care settings
in urban and rural areas that are medically
underserved.
If you have any questions, please contact the
Southwestern regional coordinator Dyllon
at [email protected]

Students should have a current interest in rural or under-served healthcare and be currently enrolled in an approved health professions degree or certificate program and be two years from program or degree completion. Review the Approved Health Programs for Colorado AHEC Scholars section for list of approved programs or contact the regional coordinator.

Beginning on July 1, 2024, apply to Cohort 7 of the Colorado AHEC Scholars Program by completing the following form: https://formstack.io/F2DD3 The regional coordinator will contact you via email regarding your application submission. Applications will be accepted until May 2025.

The application cycle for a new cohort will open annually in July.

Upon completion of the programs, Scholars may request letters of recommendation for jobs and/or graduate school. Access live, monthly learning collaborative meetings.

Networking with health care students and providers who share a vision of every person in Colorado having the opportunity to attain their full and best health.

Learning alongside health care students and providers from many disciplines and regions of Colorado.

Gaining knowledge about health care practice transformation efforts currently being implemented by clinics and health systems.

Adding to your resume or CV.

Southwestern Colorado AHEC proudly honors this year’s graduates of the AHEC Scholars Program. The following video celebrates their success and provides deeper understanding into the perspectives, abilities, tactics, and more of what it takes to work in rural and medically underserved communities.

View the AHEC Scholars Video