Five St. Elizabeth School of Nursing students were selected for the Class of 2025 Indiana AHEC Scholars Program.
The new class includes: Madelyn Crace, Trinity Neumayr, Rita Parkinson, Abigail Pohlar and Charlize Rice.
The Indiana AHEC Scholars program is a part of a national initiative to prepare tomorrow’s health professionals to become leaders in interprofessional, transformative practice who serve those who need it the most.
The competitive program is designed specifically for individuals who possess a strong drive to provide care to those living in rural and medically underserved communities across Indiana.
Over the two-year program, AHEC Scholars complete didactic training opportunities and field experiences with a focus on rural and urban health care and caring for underserved populations. These experiences emphasize the integration of eight core topics: behavioral health integration, cultural competency and humility, interprofessional practice, practice transformation, social determinants of health, connecting communities and supporting health professionals, virtual learning and telehealth and current/emerging issues (such as COVID-19, opioid epidemic and maternal-child health).
