{"id":183,"date":"2018-05-02T12:34:38","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T16:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/?page_id=183"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:13:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T22:13:35","slug":"urban-services-track-and-ahec-scholars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/urban-services-track-and-ahec-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Service Track\/AHEC Scholars Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-183\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-183-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-183-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-183-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-872 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2018\/05\/UST_AHEC_logo_screen_2018-lg-1024x631.png\" alt=\"AHEC Uraban Service track\" width=\"474\" height=\"292\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2018\/05\/UST_AHEC_logo_screen_2018-lg-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2018\/05\/UST_AHEC_logo_screen_2018-lg-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2018\/05\/UST_AHEC_logo_screen_2018-lg-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2018\/05\/UST_AHEC_logo_screen_2018-lg.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 474px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 474\/292;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-872 \" src=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2018\/05\/UST_AHEC_logo_screen_2018-lg-1024x631.png\" alt=\"AHEC Uraban Service track\" width=\"474\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2018\/05\/UST_AHEC_logo_screen_2018-lg-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2018\/05\/UST_AHEC_logo_screen_2018-lg-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2018\/05\/UST_AHEC_logo_screen_2018-lg-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2018\/05\/UST_AHEC_logo_screen_2018-lg.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/noscript>The Urban Service Track\/AHEC Scholars Program is designed to produce a cadre of well-qualified health care professionals through prevention and primary care in Connecticut's urban underserved communities. As Urban Health\/AHEC Scholars, participants represent a select group of students enrolled in the UConn Schools of Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Social Work, and Quinnipiac University's Physician Assistant Program.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 60 Urban Health\/AHEC Scholars, eight to twenty students per school, are selected each year from among qualified applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to service. They gain valuable exposure to the complex and challenging issues of health care in the inner city. A strong mentorship component supports learners as they navigate their own personal and professional development.<\/p>\n<p>Students develop competencies in the following areas: culture and linguistics; population health; health policy; advocacy; health care financing and management; leadership; community resources; interprofessional health care teams; and quality improvement.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to completing the basic science and clinical curricula of their respective schools, Urban Health\/AHEC Scholars are exposed to a set of interprofessional experiences designed to heighten awareness of the intriguing challenges and unique opportunities in urban communities.<\/p>\n<p>Clinical training occurs in federally qualified health centers and other primary care facilities in Connecticut's urban underserved communities.<\/p>\n<p>Urban Health\/AHEC Scholars participate in a variety of activities to enhance their clinical and patient counseling skills. These include the Clinical Skills Boot Camp, simulations, and trainings incorporating screening tools.<\/p>\n<p>The Urban Service Track\/AHEC Scholars Program is an exciting \"add-on\" curriculum focused on the underserved and urban and rural communities. Unlike a club, the program is a formal two-year curriculum and is sponsored by 46 AHEC programs, nationally.<\/p>\n<p>Operating for more than 20 years, the Urban Service Track\/AHEC Scholars Program is part of a national movement funded by the U.S. Bureau of Health Workforce focused on training health professions students to provide care to vulnerable underserved communities. 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