ARI-AHEC Scholars Program
ARI-AHEC Scholars will:
- Become a part of an interprofessional team.
- Build relationships with other ARI-AHEC Scholars as well as AHEC Scholars from across NE Ohio.
- Get specialized training, community experiences, and supports.
- Get more in-depth information on topics like social determinants of health, health disparities, integrated care, and community issues like infant mortality and the opioid epidemic.
- Work together to make a difference in the health of your community by developing and leading health and wellness programming for underserved populations in the Greater Akron community.
Benefits:
- Receive a stipend of $1,000 per 80 hours (program year) for completing the required training and experiential hours.
- Earn an AHEC Scholars certificate and identify yourself as an AHEC Scholar on your resume.
- Build relationships with other ARI-AHEC Scholars and AHEC Scholars from across NE Ohio.
- Receive mentoring and support from ARI-AHEC, UA, NEOMED and health professionals
*First consideration is given to students from groups underrepresented in health care professions
Center Location & Contact Information
Kim MK Trowbridge, MEd, MCHES, CHC
ARI-AHEC Director
Email: kmt27@uakron.edu
Phone: (330) 972-6957
Office: College of Health and Human Sciences, Deans Office
Mary Gladwin Hall, 101M
209 Carroll St.
Akron, OH 44325-3701