Nebraska Panhandle AHEC Programs

Continuing Education

• Didactic and experiential training activities offered throughout the year
• Please email Wendy Wells (WWells@UNMC.edu) for more information

Health Professionals Club

• Hands-on health career activities for grades 9-16 offered throughout the year
• Please email Wendy Wells (WWells@UNMC.edu) for more information

Job Shadowing

• Have you thought about a career in healthcare? Job shadowing helps you explore your options. Spend time observing healthcare professionals at their job.
• To be considered for a Job Shadow Experience you must complete “Confidentiality and HIPAA Training” and “Job Shadow Authorization to Participate Packet.”
• If you have completed a Job Shadow Experience form through Regional West, you need not complete AHEC’s Job Shadow Authorization to Participate Packet.
• Upon receipt of your completed package, you will be emailed a Shadow Experience Authorization and Release of Liability form in which to complete, sign and email to Tammy.Fehringer@NP-AHEC.org.
• Job Shadowing Informational Brochure (PDF).

RHOP – Rural Health Opportunities Program

• Cooperative program between Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska Medical Center to recruit and educate rural Nebraskans who will return to practice in rural areas of the state
• Provides guaranteed admission to UNMC upon successful completion of Chadron State College course requirements
• RHOP brochure (PDF)

Scholars Program

• The Nebraska AHEC Scholars Program is a two-year program for health profession students who want to gain access to employers, community leaders, and better understand the healthcare workforce needs in Nebraska
• Nebraska AHEC Scholars receive access to real world experience beyond the classroom
• Please email Tammy Fehringer (Tammy.Fehringer@NP-AHEC.org) for more information. Scholars Program video.