Area Health Education Centers

Meeting North Carolina’s Health and Health Workforce Needs Since 1972

6,000
Providers + 1,400
Practices Served
2,200
Pre-College Students
Served Annually
215,811
Professionals
Trained Annually

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Our Mission

We provide educational programs and services that bridge academic institutions and communities to improve the health of the people of North Carolina with a focus on underserved populations.

About Us

NC Graduate Medical Education Conference

We invite graduate medical education directors and administrators to register for our first conference on Thursday, September 26.

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Medication-Assisted Treatment Trainings

NC AHEC trainings help put recovery within reach.

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View OBOT Trainings Across the State

Provider Transition to NC Medicaid Managed Care

NC Medicaid resources include a webinar series, Prepaid Health Plan meet and greet sessions, virtual office hours, and more to help providers through the transition to managed care.

Provider Resources

NC AHEC Scholars Program

Join a national network of scholars and develop the skills you need to make a difference in our state of health.

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About the First Class

The Opioid Epidemic

NC AHEC is addressing the opioid epidemic by training prescribers and reaching communities.

Training Resources
What We've Done

The Preceptor Crisis

Preceptor Work Group addresses increased demand for community preceptors - proposing a tax credit for clinicians who teach.

Work Group Recommendations
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Serving North Carolina with 9 centers

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AHEC Training

Creating a better state of health.
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News & Highlights

Carol Stanley Named Medicaid Transformation Manager for NC AHEC Practice Support

NC AHEC Program Office

Carol Stanley Named Medicaid Transformation Manager for NC AHEC Practice Support

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NC AHEC Practice Support Program Featured in NCMJ

NC AHEC Program Office

NC AHEC Practice Support Program Featured in NCMJ

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2019-20 Nursing Grants for Clinical Site Development

NC AHEC Program Office

2019-20 Nursing Grants for Clinical Site Development

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