Permian Basin AHEC
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The Permian Basin Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is one of six Centers in the West Texas area. Permian Basin AHEC provides services to twenty-seven counties in the Permian Basin and the Concho Valley through education and development of the health care workforce. Permian Basin AHEC serves twenty-seven counties which include the following counties: Andrews, Borden, Crane, Crockett, Coke, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Irion, Loving, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Reagan, Reeves, Schleicher, Scurry, Sterling, Sutton, Tom Green, Terrell, Upton, Ward and Winkler. |
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Our Mission
To address the health care provider shortage and improve health care access in the Permian Basin and the Concho Valley through education and development of the health care workforce.
OUR GOALS
- Introduce secondary education students to health careers
- Provide clinical training in rural and underserved communities for students pursuing a health profession
- Support health care providers and organizations with continued education, recruiting assistance, and other activities
- Promote healthy living in our communities and beyond
OUR MOTTO
Making Rural West Texas Healthier
HEALTH CAREERS PROMOTION
Permian Basin AHEC introduces students, to career opportunities in health care as well as provides information on a variety of health-related topics. The program strives to motivate young people in rural and under-served areas to choose a career in the health care field.
For information on health care careers go to the Texas H.O.T. (Health Opportunities in Texas) Jobs website, below.
Our Programs
AHEC Scholars Program
begins September 1st
AHEC Scholars is a program for undergraduate and graduate health professions students interested in enhancing their education and experiences beyond the classroom.
Permian Basin AHEC will award scholars up to $800 per year, for committing to participate in the AHEC Scholars Program.
This program consists of a 40-hour online/at your own pace didactic, as well as a 40-hour clinical observation in a rural or underserved setting.
More about AHEC Scholars (pdf)
Approved Disciplines
Seeking students in their last 1-2 years of a professional program listed in the link below. Reach out to Katie Miller, kmiller@midland.edu for more information.
AHEC Approved Disciplines (pdf)
AHEC Junior Scholars
AHEC Junior Scholars consists of high school students who are interested in the healthcare field. This program provides the students with information about health careers, and offers training experience through clinical experiences, and observations. In addition, AHEC partners with high school health science programs to provide necessary supplies and equipment that enables the programs to successfully train their students to be workforce ready.
Questions?
CONTACTKatie Miller |
LocationTechnology Center |
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