Welcome to the American Indian Health - Area Health Education Center (AIH-AHEC)!
We're dedicated to improving the health of Arizona's American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) communities. AI/AN individuals face significant healthcare challenges, including limited access to doctors and high rates of poverty and poor health.
AIH-AHEC is working to address these disparities by:
- Partnering with Tribal Health Systems
- Professional Development opportunities for healthcare professionals who serve Tribal communities
- Empowering AI/AN individuals to pursue healthcare careers
Learn more about our programs and in transforming American Indian health in Arizona with the support of AHECs.
New resources have been added to our resource page!
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Stand Arizona Renaissance Scholars program This program offers a renewable college scholarship of up to $5,000 per academic year (a maximum of $20,000 toward your bachelor's degree) for students who identify as Native American. https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/102324-The-Renaissance-Scholars-Program
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HEAL Southwest Leadership Cohort This program is an 18 month fellowship designed for Indigenous nurses employed in Indigenous serving facilities in the southwest. https://healinitiative.org/fellowship-overview/heal-southwest-leadership-program/
American Indian Arizona Workforce
Less than 5% of the current healthcare workforce is representative of Indigenous workers despite representing over 22% of the total population in Arizona
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nurse Practitioners have a projected job growth rate of 45% in the years 2022-2032
MCAT Score
The minimum MCAT score accepted by the University of Arizona's College of Medicine is 498