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Gain hands-on experience in Tribal healthcare settings and connect with healthcare facilities and mentors while completing your required clinical hours.
Join a community of future healthcare professionals and explore health careers through hands-on activities, summer programs, and student health clubs.
Receive specialized education in rural and Tribal healthcare delivery while building professional networks and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Enhance your skills with access to workshops, conferences and trainings, and advance your career with specialized CEUs for Tribal healthcare professionals.
'Growing Our Own' Healthcare Leaders in Our Communities
- Arizona ranks 50th in healthcare provider shortages
- Tribal communities face the most severe healthcare access challenges
- American Indians/Alaska Natives experience some of the highest rates of health disparities nationally
- 22 sovereign tribal nations in Arizona with unique healthcare needs
- Skilled healthcare professionals with cultural understanding are needed now
Why Should You Choose AIH-AHEC?
You gain access to healthcare training that respects and understands your cultural background, enhancing comfort and effectiveness.
You can help improve healthcare access tailored for Arizona’s tribal communities, bridging existing service gaps.
Our initiative assists in addressing provider shortages, ensuring your community receives necessary healthcare without delays.
You benefit from career development opportunities to join a growing network of Native American healthcare professionals.
Access mentorship that supports your journey in becoming a culturally informed healthcare professional.
You receive support to advance in your healthcare career, contributing to community wellness and personal growth.
Utilize specialized educational resources designed to enhance learning and competence in the healthcare field.
Your engagement fosters increased connection and service to tribal communities, emphasizing collective progress.
Your Partners in Tribal Healthcare Workforce Development
The AIH-AHEC is guided by the principle of 'Growing Our Own' healthcare workforce—empowering individuals from tribal communities to pursue healthcare careers and return to serve their communities.
- Decades of experience in Tribal healthcare development
- AIH-AHEC Advisory Council representing various tribal communities
- Proven track record of student success
- Understanding of both healthcare and Tribal perspectives
Read more: About AIH-AHEC
AIH-AHEC Statistics
- One of the first American Indian health-focused AHECs in the nation
- Established in 2022 through the University of Arizona AHEC Program’s five-year grant
- Six AHEC Regional Centers in Arizona, with AIH-AHEC being inducted after an extensive three-year legislative grassroots effort led by our Tribal Leaders
- All 22 Tribes in Arizona have access to the AIH-AHEC program
Our Key Partners
About AIH-AHEC
At the American Indian Health - Area Health Education Center, we're transforming tribal healthcare by building pathways for the next generation of Native American healthcare professionals. Through our comprehensive support system, we help students and professionals navigate their healthcare career journey while maintaining strong connections to their cultural identity. From early education through professional development, we provide the resources, mentorship, and community connections needed to succeed. Our 'Growing Our Own' approach ensures that tribal communities benefit from culturally competent care delivered by professionals who understand their unique needs. Join our community of successful alumni who are making a difference in tribal healthcare across Arizona.
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