About the AHEC Programs
What
is an Area Health Education Center?
The
New York State AHEC System was established in 1998 as
a response to the unequal distribution of the healthcare
workforce. The AHEC centers are partnerships between community-based
organizations, healthcare institutions, and educational
programs, established to:
- Increase the number of health professionals from under-represented
groups
- Provide
opportunities for youth and adults to explore the health
professions
- Place health professionals where they are needed most
Why Do We Need AHECS?
Blacks/African Americans are 15.9% of the New York State
Population
But...
...in the Health Professions Workforce in New York State:
Only 5% of Physicians are Black/African American
Only 5% of Physician Assistants are Black/African American
Only 8.9% of Registered Nurses are Black/African American
Only 2% of Dentists are Black/African American
Hispanics/Latinos
are 15.1% of the New York State Population
But...
...in the Health Professions Workforce in New York State:
Only 4% of Physicians are Hispanic/Latino
Only 5% of Physician Assistants are Hispanic/Latino
Only 2.2% of Registered Nurses are Hispanic/Latino
Only 4% of Dentists are Hispanic/Latino
Data source: Health Resources and Services Administration,
2000 and Bureau of the Census 2000.
To learn more about our internships, and to apply, please choose from the Internship links at the left or click here:
summer internships
academic year/anytime internships
social work internships
You may also visit the Web sites of the three AHEC programs that offer summer internships:
Brooklyn-Queens-Long
Island AHEC
Bronx-Westchester AHEC
Manhattan-Staten
Island AHEC
