Partner Program

The National Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Organization represents a network of more than 300 AHEC program offices and centers that serve over 85% of United States counties. The AHEC mission is to enhance access to quality health care, particularly primary and preventive care, by improving the supply and distribution of healthcare professionals via strategic partnerships with academic programs, communities, and professional organizations. AHECs are committed to expanding the health care workforce, while maximizing diversity and facilitating distribution, especially in rural and underserved communities. AHECs offer creative, hands-on, and innovative health career curriculums for pre-college level students.
 
The Georgia Statewide AHEC is a partnership coordinated by Augusta University which includes six sites statewide and is led by Denise Kornegay. This comprehensive, multi-disciplinary initiative aims to respond to the challenges of health professional supply and distribution in rural and underserved areas of the state. AHEC is partnering with Georgia Gear to provide housing for trainees rotating in rural areas.
AHEC