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Wisconsin AHEC (Area Health Education Centers)

Wisconsin AHEC welcomes you to our community of current & future health professionals!

Wisconsin AHEC is a health professions education and outreach program funded by the Heath Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and UW School of Medicine and Public Health. It is part of a nationwide network of programs for improving accessibility and quality of primary health care. The national program was designed to encourage universities and educators to look beyond their institutions to partnerships that meet community health needs, working toward the goal of decentralizing health professions training and linking communities with academic health centers in partnerships to promote cooperative solutions to local health problems. Wisconsin AHEC offers a variety of education and training programs designed to increase the diversity and distribution of the healthcare workforce, and enhance healthcare quality and delivery in rural and medically underserved communities across Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Through our 7 Regional Centers, a statewide program office located at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and partnerships with academic institutions and community-based organizations throughout the state, we serve over 5,000 learners annually. Explore our opportunities for high school students, college and health profession students, and currently practicing health professionals., college and health profession students, and currently practicing health professionals.

03/23/2026

Happy National AHEC Week! There are more than 300 Area Health Education Centers across the country serving 85% of all US counties. Let us know in the comments how an AHEC has impacted you!

03/05/2026

📢 Don’t miss the final webinar in our series!

Join us March 20 | 12–1 PM CST to learn about health profession scholarships and loan repayment programs that can help support your education and career.

Experts from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association, and Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers will share resources available to a wide range of health profession students and professionals.

💡 If you're looking for ways to reduce student loan debt while serving communities in Wisconsin, this session is for you!

🔗 Learn more and register: https://ahec.wisc.edu/loan-assistance/

02/19/2026

Our AHEC Centers across the state are launching new programs and expanding existing ones to better support rural communities and learners throughout Wisconsin—and we’re hiring!

📌 Full- and part-time roles available

📅 Application deadlines: Feb 27 – Mar 20

Explore open positions, share with your network, and apply today. Your next meaningful career move might be with us! See our website for all job posting information: https://ahec.wisc.edu/

02/16/2026

The application is now OPEN for the Spring & Summer AHEC Community Health Immersion. This year we have really great options!

⚡Culture Shock: From City Streets to Country Roads | Milwaukee OR Ashland | April 16-19; Virtual April 14 & 21

🌲Rising Up: Paths to Healing in Rural Wisconsin | Rhinelander | April 30-May 2

🏠Housing IS Health | Menominee Nation | May 14-16

🎖VetsCare: Veteran Health and Wellness | Eau Claire | May 19-21

🗽From Roots to Routes: The Immigration Experience | Rock County/Beloit | May 19-22

Learn more and apply by March 29th at https://ahec.wisc.edu/community-health-immersion/.

01/23/2026

⏰Happening today at noon!

Health profession students and professionals—don’t miss this opportunity to learn how loan assistance & scholarship programs can help fund your education and career in Wisconsin.

🔗Register now: ahec.wisc.edu/loan-assistance

01/09/2026

🎓Unlock Funding for Your Health Career!
💰Spring 2026 Webinar Series | 3 Free Sessions

Are you a current or future health profession student? Learn how scholarships and loan assistance programs can help you pay for school and launch your career in Wisconsin.

This webinar series will cover:
✔ National Health Service Corps
✔ Health Professions Loan Assistance Program
✔ Rural Provider Loan Assistance Program

You’ll hear firsthand from past recipients about their experiences, application tips, and success stories—plus an open Q&A with Wisconsin program leaders.

📆Choose your date:
Jan 23 • Feb 18 • Mar 20

👉 Register now: ahec.wisc.edu/loan-assistance

Hosted by Wisconsin AHEC, Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association, and Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

11/20/2025

We’re excited to celebrate with and rural communities nationwide! Together, we’re amplifying the and highlighting the people, providers, and places that help rural America thrive.

11/17/2025

AWESOME MENTORS WANTED! Would your organization benefit from having an intern in Summer 2026? Apply to be a host site for the AHEC Community Health Internship Program (CHIP)! Learn more at https://ahec.wisc.edu/chip-host-sites/.

11/10/2025

The application is open for the Summer 2026 AHEC Community Health Internship Program (CHIP)! We are looking for college and graduate students who are interested in gaining community health experience during this 8-week internship program. Learn more and apply at https://ahec.wisc.edu/chip/.

10/13/2025

The application is open for the Winter Break 2026 AHEC Community Health Immersion!!! College students are invited to join an in-person or virtual Immersion to connect with Wisconsin communities and learn about health challenges and contexts.

This year the Immersion options are:

Navigating Pathways to Recovery: Healing Substance Use with Resilience and Connection — Manitowoc | January 6-8

The Milwaukee Mosaic: Where Community, Healing, and Prevention Intersect — Milwaukee | January 15-16; Virtual Jan 13 & 20

Gerontology and the Aging Population — Virtual via Zoom | January 6-8

Resilient Wisconsin: Mental Health Solutions — Virtual via Zoom| January 12-15

Learn more at apply by November 16th at https://ahec.wisc.edu/community-health-immersion/

10/02/2025

Thinking about applying for AHEC Scholars? Applications for our next cohort close October 15th! We are looking for health professions students graduating in 2027 who want to enhance and broaden their health training with additional community health education and experiences. Find out if you are eligible and apply at https://ahec.wisc.edu/scholars/.

06/25/2025

Struggling to find the right talent? You're not alone - and it's time to think differently.

Whether you lead in biotech, healthcare, manufacturing, or a growing startup, Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship program offers a forward-looking fully supported solution:

✔️ Build a talent pipeline early
✔️ Leverage funding to support it
✔️ Use a step-by-step Toolkit that makes it EASY and QUICK
🎤 Plus, hear directly from other Wisconsin employers already using Youth Apprenticeships successfully — insider tips including what worked, what didn’t, and how to get started.

🗓 Webinar: June 30 | 11:30AM CT

🔗 Registration Link: https://businessentrepreneurship.zohobackstage.com/BiohealthYouthApprenticeships101

Made possible by the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, join us for this practical webinar and walk away with real-world insight and ready-to-use tools!

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Madison, WI
53705

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http://www.ahec.wisc.edu/

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