West Virginia AHEC Rural Community Health Scholars Program

Overview

• Designed for health professions students interested in gaining hands-on experience in rural and underserved urban settings.

• Two-year interdisciplinary program combining clinical, didactic, and community-based learning experiences.

• All training takes place in rural and/or underserved areas.

Program Requirements

• Scholars complete 160 total hours over two years (80 hours per year):

  • 40 hours of community-based experiential or clinical training

  • 40 hours of didactic education via the SOLE online platform

Program Stipend

• $650 per year (totaling $1,300 over two years) awarded to all accepted scholars

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Kisstaman Epps, MA

Position

Program Manager, WV AHEC Rural Community Health Scholars, Institute for Community and Rural Health

Organization

West Virginia University

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