AHEC Scholar

AHEC Scholars Program

This program is supported by the California AHEC with HRSA grant number U77HP23071.

What is the AHEC Scholars Program?

The AHEC Community Health Scholars Program is a 1-year program that enables high-potential medical assistants to explore primary care with an emphasis on community health and interdisciplinary practice in medically under-resourced communities.

Who is eligible?

• Medical Assistants who are starting their technical program.
• Other allied health programs, on a case-by-case basis.

Program Requirements

• Complete a minimum of 40 hours of didactic learning on our online platform Moodle consisting of 9 modules, 4 case studies, and one webinar. Four virtual training sessions will be scheduled to cover the Moodle content.
• Minimum 10 hours working on a community project on a topic of your choice. Each student must submit a minimum of 2 page paper and a visual aid such as PPT presentation, flyer, pamphlet etc, in addition, each student must submit a program evaluation survey.
• Complete a minimum of 140 clinical hours at a CCALAC member health center. *Health center placement is facilitated by CCALAC program manager*

Is this opportunity paid?

The program provides a yearly stipend that varies upon the availability of funds.

Program Timeline

• Applications open: March 2, 2026
• Interviews on a rolling basis
• Applications Extended: July 19, 2026
• Acceptance letters: July 2026
• Mandatory Orientation August 7, 2026
• MANDATORY in-person orientation is scheduled August 7, 2026 at the CCALAC Offices located at 445 S. Figueroa St. Suite 2100 Los Angeles, CA 90071 from 9:00am-4:30pm. No virtual options are available. Failing to attend in-person orientation, makes you ineligible to participate in the program.

Training Sessions Schedule

• Modules 1 & 2: August 14, 2026 – 9am-12pm
• Modules 3 & 4: August 21, 2026 – 9am-12pm
• Modules 5 & 6: August 28, 2026 – 9am-12pm
• Modules 7 & 8 September 4, 2026 – 9am-12pm
• Module 9 will be covered during orientation.
• Please note: training sessions are mandatory and required to complete the Moodle content. Trainings will not be recorded.

Member Health Centers

If interested in hosting a scholar at your health center this program year, please complete the AHEC Scholar – Health Center Application.