Area Health Education Centers

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

6,000
Providers + 1,400
Practices Served
3,673
Pre-College Students
Served Annually
215,811
Professionals
Trained Annually

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NC AHEC Scholars Program

It's time to apply! 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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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.

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RN Refresher Course

Return to nursing or reactivate your license with NC AHEC's Nurse Refresher Program.

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The Opioid Epidemic

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

Courses & 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.

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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

Sushma Kapoor, MD, Named CEO/President of Southern Regional AHEC

Southern Regional AHEC

Sushma Kapoor, MD, Named CEO/President of Southern Regional AHEC

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Associate Director Karen Stallings to Retire in September 2018, after 33 Years at NC AHEC

NC AHEC Program Office

Associate Director Karen Stallings to Retire in September 2018, after 33 Years at NC AHEC

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Newton Transitioning to ABFM, FitzGerald Named Interim NC AHEC Program Director

NC AHEC Program Office

Newton Transitioning to ABFM, FitzGerald Named Interim NC AHEC Program Director

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