Studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine and in the journal
Inquiry have found the physicians most likely to care for the medically
underserved are women and minorities. And yet, minority students are
underrepresented in many health professions programs. AHEC is doing its
part to make sure every young person has a fair shot at a health career
by providing minority, rural and other disadvantaged students with
health-related experiences, academic enrichment programs, summer camps
and other activities designed to expose them to
health career opportunities,
build their self-esteem and prepare them for college.
