Opportunities at any stage to learn about future careers
Health career exploration can start at any age.
A fun and educational immersive experience for middle and high school students to learn about and explore health careers.
Experiential opportunities allow students to explore career interests with diverse employers.
Opportunities to build connections and foster relationships that grow careers.
A two-year interdisciplinary program for health professions students, designed to augment their current curriculum.
Experiential opportunities allow students to explore career interests with diverse employers.
A week long immersion program for health professional students, expanding their understanding of rural communities
Want a healthcare career but not sure where to start? It can be costly, but there are stepping stones to your dream job with less debt and more experience. Wherever you are in your journey, we help you find the right opportunities.
We work closely with students and partners to create meaningful paths to lasting careers.
Higher education opportunities can be cost-prohibitive. One of NAHEC’s core goals is the help make healthcare education more accessible for all students. We are proud to offer scholarship opportunities for the students in our region.
• Has completed one or more NAHEC programs
• Is pursuing a career in a healthcare profession
• Exhibits integrity and is dedicated to providing care to underserved communities in our region
In 2011, NAHEC established the Bruce C. Potter Memorial Scholarship as a legacy to honor Bruce’s tireless commitment to building healthcare access for those most in need. The scholarship is a competitive annual award for High School Seniors or College Students in good standing who have completed one or more NAHEC programs (MASH Camp, Rural Immersion, or Rural Health Exploration) and have been accepted and will be entering a healthcare training program within the next semester cycle.
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As part of the larger New York State AHEC System, NAHEC is one of nine centers in the State of New York offering statewide capacity for addressing healthcare workforce needs. NAHEC serves Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin and Clinton counties. The NYSAHEC System is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Award titled Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program (U77). The content and information is solely the responsibility of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
