Health Careers
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We work to improve the supply and distribution of the healthcare workforce and to increase minority representation in health professions in North Carolina. Plus, throughout a healthcare professional’s career, we provide support -- from elementary to high school, to college and beyond.Greensboro AHEC works with colleges and universities, county school systems and regional health care agencies on health career efforts throughout the Greensboro region. The purpose is to develop and maintain initiatives in the community and work to identify gaps in the educational pipeline. By facilitating health careers exposure and enrichment, job shadowing and college preparation activities, the HCWD program hopes to strengthen health career workforce development efforts and increase the numbers of quality health care providers in the Greensboro AHEC region.
Featured Programs and Activities
Greensboro AHEC Scholars Program is Now Accepting Applications for 2019 - 2020
Do you want to be a part of a community of lifelong learners, responsible global citizens, and a network of interprofessionals whom are dedicated to improving health care? Are you wondering how to set yourself apart in an ever changing and increasingly competitive health care system?
If you find yourself asking these questions, then the AHEC Scholars Program is for you. Scholars will develop new skills and are introduced to an interprofessional framework that will be crucial to improving health and health care. We teach, model, and encourage a love of learning, collaboration, and compassion for others. Working collaboratively to ensure every student achieves academically, socially, and emotionally.
WIIFM-What's in it for me?
The two-year NC AHEC Scholars Program includes 40 hours of didactics and 40 hours of clinical work each year. Selected applicants to participate in the program will receive a stipend subject to academic or institutional approval. Upon completion of the program, NC AHEC Scholars receive AHEC Community Health Scholar certification, setting them apart from other students in an increasingly competitive environment.
You will cultivate a number of professional skills including but not limited to:
- Problem solving, decision making, resourcefulness, working on a team, self-discipline, and commitment.
- Your certification as an AHEC Community Health Scholar will announce to the world that 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 useful throughout your career in health care.
You will be making a difference for the future of health care:
- You will be helping to create a high achieving multicultural community for learning.
- You will be able to go on and empower students to become scholars.
- You will gain exposure to Rural Health and be a champion for health equity and distribution.
Preparing Students for Success in a Changing World
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants for the 2019-20 NC AHEC Scholars Program must complete the application by June 30th. Applicants will be notified on July 31st, 2019. To apply, download and fill out the application form, save it to your computer, and email it to Patricia.Parrish@conehealth.com. Click here for the 2019-20 AHEC Scholars Program application form. Please note that you will need to download the PDF to your computer and then open it to be able to utilize the fill-in PDF features.
Qualified and eligible applicants will move into the review phase of the application process. Each region’s Application Review Committee will review the applications and select finalists for in-person and/or phone interviews. The final selection of 2019-20 NC AHEC Scholars will be notified by July 31st. A new cohort of students will be added each year. The program will begin in September and run through May each year, beginning in 2019-20.
Additional application and onboarding materials may be required. Applicants will be notified of requirements.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
The NC AHEC Scholars Program aims to meet multiple, identified gaps in the North Carolina health care workforce. Please See attached list of all accepted programs to participate in the Scholars program. In order to be eligible for the Scholars program you must already be enrolled in one of these programs listed. Scholars must have reliable access to internet connection, transportation, and must be eligible to work in the US. Each scholar will commit to the program for a total of 2 years. Applications from health professions students from disadvantaged and/or rural backgrounds, underrepresented minorities, and first-generation college will be heavily weighted. Each of the nine NC AHEC regions will select a group of scholars that represent diverse backgrounds and institutions and a variety of health care professions, including dentistry, management science, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, social work, speech therapy, and many others. Click on the "List of Accepted Programs in the NC AHEC Scholars Program" in the Downloads link below.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested applicants must fill out and submit the application form:
- Answer one 500-word essay question
- Two general Letters of Recommendation. Please have your recommender’s send their recommendation via email directly to Patricia Parrish.
- Resume
- Official Transcript
Please send all applications to Patricia.Parrish@conehealth.com.
For More information about the AHEC Scholars Program
Please visit the website at: http://www.ncahec.net/health-careers/ahec-scholars/
Or contact Greensboro AHEC at:
Patricia Parrish, MS, CHC, CDP, Coordinator for Allied, Public Health, Health Careers and Workforce Diversity
patricia.parrish@conehealth.com
Summer Opportunity for High School Students
Dates for 2019 TBA - Application opening soon
Over the past years Greensboro AHEC have offered a summer experience for pipeline students that has focused on engaging students in rigorous academic courses, and exposure to genetic research, hands-on that give students a competitive edge when entering college. Our funding has changed and we have a limited amount of funds that can be used for pipeline students. In that vein, we wanted to introduce a Pre-professional Scholar’s program opportunity for pipeline students in our region.
We are hosting a two-day Pre-Professional Scholars program for pipeline students rising 10-12 grade students who are seriously interested in pursuing a Health Career. The two-day program will take place at Union Square, 104 E. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC June 28th 9:00a.m- 3:00p.m. and June 29th 9:00-1:00p.m. We will have activities and fun that will be sure to engage students and connect students with a health career. We have several workshops planned such as Health Careers 101, ACT Prep, What is your Brand, visit to Simulation labs and more. Please fill out the Scholar's Pipeline Registration Form found in the "Downloads" box below.
YHSC (Youth Health Service Corps)
is now offered in the Greensboro AHEC region. We invite high school students and teachers in health and science programs to partner with us and become a part of YHSC. Students helping to create healthier communities through service learning. Click on the link Youth Health Service Corps (YHSC) Brochure PDF" below in the "Downloads" box for a brochure for more information.
2018 Greensboro AHEC Programs
Teen Health Career Club
The health career club is designed for high school students interested in learning more about careers in healthcare. Students will enjoy health science workshops, health career speakers, site visits, scholarship and leadership information. Please click on the Teen Health Application Form below in the "Downloads" box for an application.
Cultural Diversity Workshops
These workshops are designed for educators, community volunteers, and health and human service professionals working with minority populations. Emphasis is placed on cross-cultural mentoring and communication.
