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Mid-MO AHEC partners with communities to "grow their own" future providers with several strategies:
ACES (AHEC Career Enhancement Scholors) provides academic enrichment and health exploration activities as well as local professional shadowing opportunities. This program begins with students in grades 9-12 who display a strong interest in pursuing a career in primary care. Download Mid-MO Application
ACES+ is a second stage of programming and career preparation for undergraduate college students who are pursuing a career in primary care. The program is focused on students interested in and capable of succeeding in the increasingly competitive health professions environment. Download Mid-MO Application
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Mid-MO AHEC can assist you or your students with a healthcare provider shadowing experience. Students will see a day in the life of a physician, nurse or allied health professional. Contact us for scheduling.
To make the process faster you may download the packet and fill it out ahead of time.
Staff will come to your classroom to conduct interactive presentations for junior, middle and high school classes or undergraduate clubs. Sessions include information on academic opportunities, health careers, and financial aid sources. Contact our office to schedule a presentation for your school or fill out a request form online!
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M.A.S.H. (Missouri AHEC Science and Health) Camps are an opportunity for middle school and junior high students in your community to be exposed to health careers through math and science activities. These two to five-day camps are coordinated with your local community health professionals, teachers, health departments and other resources and held in your hometown.
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The MAHEC Youth (MY) Good Health Program is a service learning program for high school students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in health professions who are interested in pursuing a career in health care.
Through participation in MY Good Health, high school students are trained and placed as volunteers in healthcare settings within their community where they complete 25 hours of service learning incorporating health literacy guidelines and principles.