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18,000 total participants in 511 regional AHEC activities and programs
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Facilitated 3,327 total student rotations in clinical pursuits across Georgia
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Partnered with 1,139 professionals to mentor graduating students
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OJT - On the job training
C - Certificate
D - Diploma
A - Associate Degree
PAC - Post associate degree certification
B - Bachelor’s degree
PBC - Post-baccalaureate certificate
M - Master’s degree
PMC - Post- Master’s certificate
DOC - Doctoral Degree
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AHEC develops and implements recruitment initiatives to increase knowledge of health professions and career pathways for students seeking a healthcare career.
Denise Kornegay and Alyssa Ruffa are leading a study abroad trip to Scotland to study rural health care next year for medical students who plan to become health care professionals in the state of Georgia.
Neil J. MacKinnon, PhD, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Augusta University, and Zach Kelehear, EdD, vice provost for instruction, announced this week that four collaborative research projects stemming from the Converge International Rural Health Symposium will each be awarded $10,000 grants this year.
Augusta University will soon welcome Teresa M. Waters, PhD, as the inaugural dean of the new School of Public Health. Waters will begin in her new role on Aug. 1.
Augusta University recently announced plans to form a School of Public Health, which will be a crucial tool in helping promote health in today’s rapidly changing environment.
