Piedmont AHEC Scholars Program

Piedmont AHEC is now accepting potential scholar applications for the NC AHEC Scholars Program. Applications received by July 31 will be considered for Cohort 9. The program starts in the fall of 2026.

The scholars discipline requirements have been modified to comply with recently clarified Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) program expectations. This change is effective Fall 2026 for Cohort 9 scholars.

Click here to download the updated requirements.

The Scholars Program Scholars will be better positioned to work with patients in underserved communities. Network with like-minded Scholars who want to make a difference in healthcare.

Scholars will participate in both experiential and didactic learning opportunities that will explore topics such as

  • Interprofessional Education
  • Behavioral Health Integration
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Cultural Competency
  • Practice Transformation
  • Current and Emerging Health Issues
  • Virtual Learning Telehealth
  • Connecting Communities and Supporting Health Professionals

Our Piedmont AHEC Scholars

Piedmont AHEC Scholars two-year Program – Scholars will meet in person in Greensboro, NC, to complete 20 hours of regional didactics each year during the scholars’ program. Additionally, all scholars must commit to attending the NC AHEC statewide Emerging Leaders in Healthcare Conference, where scholars convened from across the state over a weekend (February 7-9, 2025) to complete approximately 20 hours of didactics together, totaling 40 hours of didactic teaching each year. As your academic schedule permits, you must schedule forty hours of clinical experiential work per academic year, with a total of 80 hours of work completed within the two years.

Applicants selected for the program will receive a stipend subject to academic or institutional approval. Upon completing the program, NC AHEC Scholars receive the AHEC Community Health Scholar certification, setting them apart from other students in an increasingly competitive environment.

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NC Emerging Leaders in Healthcare 2025

You will cultivate many professional skills, including but not limited to the following:

  • You will grow your capacity for problem-solving, decision-making, resourcefulness, teamwork, self-discipline, and commitment.
  • Your AHEC Community Health Scholar certification will show the world you have the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to make a difference in healthcare.
  • As an NC AHEC Scholar, you’ll have access to a vast network, statewide NC AHEC resources, and more— including the AHEC Digital Library, which you’ll find helpful throughout your career in healthcare.

You will be making a difference in the future of healthcare:

  • You will be helping to create a high-achieving multicultural community for learning. You can empower students to become scholars.