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We are very fortunate to have physicians that are incredibly skilled and chose to practice here in Vermont. They love the work-life balance, sense of community, and the ability to really connect with their patients. They also understand the preparation and commitment it takes to become a physician.
Medical Matters Weekly with Guest Jennifer Scott
A star is born! Our esteemed Southern Vermont AHEC Executive Director, Jennifer Scott, Jennifer Scott, PsyD, ABPP, was a guest on Medical Matters Weekly program sponsored by Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She was interviewed by Trey Dobson, MD, Chief Medical...
SVTAHEC Alumnus Recognized Nationally
SVTAHEC Alumnus Recognized Nationally Colby McGinn (Superstar AHEC Alum) was written up recently in the National AHEC Organization’s Monday Update. Colby was interviewed by NAO CEO, Dwain Harris about how AHEC played a key role in his career pathway towards medicine....
What is AHEC?
Area Health Education Center. Since 1999, the Vermont AHEC Network has engaged academic and community partners to improve the distribution, diversity, supply, and quality of the health workforce in Vermont, especially in our rural and underserved communities. Southern Vermont AHEC is one of two independent nonprofit regional AHEC centers in Vermont.
Primary Goals of the Vermont AHEC Network:
- Strengthen Vermont’s health workforce development infrastructure through academic and community partnerships.
- Helping to train and develop a diverse healthcare workforce prepared to deliver culturally appropriate, high-quality team-based care with an emphasis on primary care for rural and underserved populations in Vermont.
Middle School & High School
Are you curious about the health care field? Do you have a desire to work at improving the lives of others? We have youth programs that are engaging, fun, and hands-on. You get to shadow health professionals and build your skills. Programming available year-round.
Undergraduate Students
Will you be earning a degree in Health Sciences? Internships can open doors to many career possibilities. Undergraduate students in our College Student Healthcare Internship Program (CSHIP) gain valuable work experience in community-based internships in our region. We offer paid internships that can be in-person, remote, or hybrid depending on the project.
Health Professions Students
Working and living in rural communities where your clinical expertise is greatly needed, offers a deeper connection to the people and their culture. We have numerous community projects that provide rewarding and meaningful experiences that can positively impact underserved populations.
Health Professionals
Southern Vermont AHEC Needs You!
Are you a health professional passionate about shaping the future of healthcare?
Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC ) is looking for volunteers to share your expertise with students who aspire to careers in health fields.
We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities that allow you to make a meaningful impact while helping to build and sustain a future-ready health workforce in southern Vermont.
If you’re ready to give back and inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders, we’d love to have you join us!
https://forms.microsoft.com/r/FSK8ruRTtP
Contact SVTAHEC
368 River Street, Suite 145
Springfield, VT 05156
p. 802-885-2126
f. 802-885-2128
e. [email protected]
Open Monday – Friday, 8AM – 4PM.
Media Contacts & Inquiries
Members of the media may contact Marketing & Communications Manager, Peg Bolgioni during normal business hours.
802.885.2126 x103
A 501(c)(3) organization serving Addison, Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor counties in partnership with The University of Vermont Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine