South Dakota Area Health Education Center

South Dakota Area Health Education Center

Mother and Daughter About the SD Area Health Education Center The South Dakota Area Health Education Center fosters a continuum of interdisciplinary health professions education focusing on the healthcare needs of the most underserved in our state. Learn more about the history, vision, goals and values of AHEC.
Boy with stuffed animal Students K-12 SD AHEC provides valuable resources to K-12 students who are interested in careers in healthcare. Learn more about camps, undergraduate research opportunities and scholarships that are available to help students prepare for a successful career.
Medical students walking Higher Education Students SD AHEC connects medical students with programs, internship opportunities and scholarships that help advance healthcare careers within the state of South Dakota.
Medical students Healthcare Professionals SD AHEC provides information about healthcare jobs, recruitment opportunities and continuing health education programs located within the state of South Dakota.
Doctor with mother and child Community The SD AHEC aims to create healthier communities. Offering continuing education that addresses both emerging health issues and other identified community health needs will strengthen communities across South Dakota.
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Mission Statement

Connecting students to careers, professionals to communities and communities to better health.

The South Dakota Area Health Education Center (AHEC) collaborates with a network of community, state, health care and academic partners committed to meeting the healthcare workforce needs of South Dakota.