The Idaho AHEC Scholars program is a nationwide two-year certificate program sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The program seeks to develop preparation and interest in working in interprofessional, rural, and underserved healthcare.
Once the application cycle closes, we will review and choose the cohort. After we have completed our review, you will be notified of the status of your application.
First name
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Last name
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If you have completed at least one quarter or semester of your health professions program, do you have a minimum 3.0 GPA?
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No
Does not apply to me
Are you a U.S. citizen, or do you hold a green card and permanent resident status?
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Yes
No
What academic year will you start the Scholar program? This is the application for the 2025-2027 cohort.
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2025-2027 2026-2028 2027-2029 2028-2030 2029-2031 2030-2032 2022-2024 2023-2025 2024-2026
Which AHEC Center is closest to where you will be attending school?(If you are attending an entirely online program, select the region where you live while completing it.)
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North Idaho AHEC (Moscow) Southwest Idaho AHEC (Boise) Southcentral Idaho AHEC (Twin Falls) Southeast Idaho AHEC (Pocatello)
Preferred email address
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Alternate personal email address that you will use after graduation, used for post AHEC Scholar program contact
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You must currently reside in Idaho to be considered for the Idaho AHEC Scholars program.
Below, please list the Idaho town or city where you will live while attending school.
If you have questions please contact idahoahec@isu.edu for more information.
Street address where you live while attending school
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Where will you live in Idaho (city/town) while attending school?
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State where you live while attending school.
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Idaho
Zip code where you live while attending school
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Phone (enter without spaces, dashes, or parentheses)
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OK to text?
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No
What is the name of your current college/university?
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Boise State University College of Southern Idaho Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Idaho State University Lewis-Clark State College Idaho State University- Meridian Campus Idaho State University- Pocatello Campus North Idaho College Northwest Nazarene University of Idaho University of Idaho- UW School of Medicine Other
If other, what school do you attend?
Please choose which option which best describes your enrollment.
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Campus-based only
Distance learning only
Hybrid
Please choose your enrollment status.
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Full-time
Part-time
On which campus (town) will you be attending classes (e.g., Meridian, Lewiston, etc.)?
If you attend an all-online program, with which campus (town) is the program affiliated?
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What discipline are you pursuing in your primary program?
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Nursing--RN Nursing--Graduate Physician Assistant Psychology PhD Pharmacy (PharmD, PhD) Medical student Physician Resident Social Work -- MSW Social Work -- BSW Dietetics/Nutrition--M.S. Athletic Training, MS
What degree will you be earning?
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Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (PhD, DNP) PharmD MD DO DNP
What year are you in your degree program (for example: newly entered BSN-RN students would select year one and not year three)?
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First year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Fifth year
Sixth Year
What month, day, and year do you anticipate graduating from your primary program?
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Today M-D-Y MM/DD/YYYY
Please check the gender with which you identify. (Choose one.)
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Female Male Transgender or nonbinary or another gender
What is your date of birth?
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Today M-D-Y MM/DD/YYYY
Do you identify as Hispanic or Latino? A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. If you consider yourself of Spanish origin, please select yes.
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Yes
No
From the following options, please check all that apply.
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If you marked "Other", please explain
If you selected more than one race, check all that apply.
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Other
If other, please explain.
Do you currently live, or have you ever lived, in a city, town, community, or place with a population of less than 50,000 people?
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Yes
No
Please check as many of the following as apply.
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Do you identify with any of the following statements?
I consider myself to come from an economically disadvantaged background. ( For example, did you or your family qualify for supportive services such as food stamps, WIC, Medicaid, PELL grants, or public housing.) I consider myself to come from an environmentally disadvantaged background. (For example, first-generation college student, English as a second language, a diagnosis of physical or mental impairments, from high school with low rates of going on to college.) I consider myself to come from an educationally disadvantaged background (circumstances beyond your control that have affected previously satisfactory academic results) * must provide value
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No
What is the highest level of education completed by your parent(s) and/or guardian(s)?
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No high school, Some high school, High school diploma/GED, Some college, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Graduate degree. I don't know
Veteran Status--Please select the option that best describes you right now:
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Active Duty Reservist Veteran prior service Veteran retired Not a veteran
Please indicate the setting in which you plan to WORK after the completion of your healthcare related education
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If you marked "None of the Above", please specify where you plan to work
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Did you learn about AHEC in middle school or high school? For example, did you participate in a Scrubs Camp, Doctor for a Day, Orientation to Health Careers, Hands-on Health Care, or other AHEC programs?
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Yes
No
What is the name of the AHEC event and the name of the school you were attending at the time?
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What high school did you graduate from?
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As an AHEC Scholar, I promise to:
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Yes, I agree with the above statements. No, won't be able to participate after all.
I agree to attend an eight-week synchronous didactic class during both years of the program. (Spring year 1, Fall year 2)
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Yes, I agree to complete the eight-week didactic class each year. No, I won't be able to participate after all.
I agree to complete 20 hours of self-paced asynchronous coursework for both years of the program.
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Yes, I agree to complete 20 hours of self-paced asynchronous coursework each year. No, I am unable to participate
I agree to complete 40 hours, in each year of the program, of clinical, experiential, and/or community-based learning in a setting that is 1) interprofessional AND completed in a 2) rural and/or underserved community.
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Yes, I agree to complete 40 hours of clinical, experiential, and/or community-based learning per year.
No, I won't be able to participate after all.
I agree to attend a kick-off and/or orientation event offered by my center.
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Yes, I can't wait! No, I am unable to participate
I agree to be contacted by the Idaho AHEC Scholars program one year following graduation about my practice type and work location.
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In a few sentences, please answer the following question.
What motivated you to choose your healthcare career discipline?
In a few sentences, please answer the following question.
Why do you want to be an AHEC Scholar, and what do you hope to gain from the program both personally and professionally?
In a few sentences, please answer the following question.
AHEC Scholars engage in lively group-based learning discussions about the unique needs of rural and underserved areas. What individual life experiences, skills or qualities will you contribute to the interprofessional cohort of AHEC Scholars?
In 350-500 words, please write a personal statement about your desire to be an Idaho AHEC Scholar, specifically noting what you hope to gain from the program, as well as any unique life experience you have that may enhance the cohort. Please describe your career goals and how they align with AHEC's mission to improve access to quality healthcare in rural and/or underserved areas/populations.
We recommend preparing your 350-500-word statement beforehand and pasting it into the designated text box. Your thoughtful responses will contribute to our selection process.
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By submitting this application to Idaho AHEC, you:
Confirm that you have read and understood the Privacy Notice that appears below Acknowledge that Idaho AHEC is required to report certain data, as described below in the Privacy Notice, to the Health Resources and Services Administration ("HRSA") of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; and Agree to the release of your data to HRSA as described below in the Privacy Notice. Idaho AHEC Scholars Privacy Notice ("Privacy Notice")
By applying to be an Idaho AHEC Scholar, the Idaho AHEC Office will collect personal data through the responses you provide in this application ("Application Data"). If you do not provide your personal data in this application, Idaho AHEC will not be able to evaluate your candidacy. If you are selected, Idaho AHEC will collect additional personal data through surveys during your time as an Idaho AHEC Scholar and after you graduate. This data may include your academic concentration, specialty, level of education, race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, language fluency, economic background, post-graduation employment, and similar demographic information. Idaho AHEC will use your application information and survey/evaluation/assessment data internally. The information associated with your responses will be maintained in a database that is solely accessed by Idaho AHEC. Also, Idaho AHEC is required to report certain application information and survey/evaluation/assessment data to the Health Resources and Services Administration ("HRSA") of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which funds Idaho AHEC. For HRSA reporting, a unique identifier will be assigned to you. Thus, data reported to HRSA will not include your name, email address, home address, or phone number (that personal data will remain with the Idaho AHEC Office). Idaho AHEC may share application survey/evaluation/assessment data 1) with third-party contractors (ex., cloud solutions providers) and 2) to comply with valid legal processes, governmental requests, or applicable laws, rules, or regulations. If you have questions about the collection, use, or sharing of your personal data, you may contact Idaho AHEC at idahoahec@isu.edu. AHEC students may learn more about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") by clicking going to https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7746221, for the Idaho Area Health Education (Idaho AHEC) Program Office and its three regional Centers in the total amount of $432,750.00 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year (with a 1:1 total match of $432,750.00 from non-federally funded governmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government..
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