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Explore a career in healthcare.

Opportunities at any stage to learn about future careers

ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

Do you want to start a career in healthcare? Don’t know where to start?

You know it could be expensive to get to your goals, but did you know stepping stones exist to your dream job while acquiring more experience and less debt along the way?

No matter where you are in your journey, we can help you find opportunities – and a path that works for you.

We work one-on-one with each student and partner organizations to create enriching experiences that lead to lasting careers

FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Health career exploration can start at any age.

HEALTH CAREER EXPLORATION

An online tool to start your search, learn about yourself, and which careers may be right for you.

MASH CAMP

A fun and educational immersive experience for middle and high school students to learn about and explore health careers.

"I loved how hands-on MASH Camp was. I learned so much and decided I want a career as a medical technician."
- MASH CAMP STUDENT

Are you an educator looking for programs and opportunities to share with your students?

FOR COLLEGE & HEALTH PROFESSIONS STUDENTS

Opportunities to build connections and foster relationships that grow careers.

AHEC SCHOLARS

A two-year interdisciplinary program for health professions students, designed to augment their current curriculum.

HEALTH CAREER EXPLORATION

An online tool to start your search, learn about yourself and which careers may be right for you.

"As an AHEC Scholar, I was able to find mentors and make connections which helped me get my first position after graduation."
- AHEC SCHOLAR GRADUATE

MAKING HEALTHCARE EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE

Higher education opportunities can be cost-prohibitive. One of CNYAHEC’s core goals is the help make healthcare education more accessible for all students. We are proud to offer scholarship opportunities for the students in our region.

L. THOMAS WOLFF, M.D. SCHOLARSHIP

The L. Thomas Wolff, M.D. Scholarship Fund provides support for a deserving student who has completed at least one CNYAHEC program and is entering a medical or health professions program next semester. The scholarship recipient must exhibit Dr. Wolff’s spirit, integrity, and dedication to providing care to those most in need. Dr. Wolff has dedicated his life to the well-being of families throughout Central New York and was a co-founder and former Associate Director of the New York State Area Health Education Center System.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Has completed one or more CNYAHEC programs

• Is pursuing a career in a healthcare profession

• Exhibits integrity and is dedicated to providing care to underserved communities in our region