- Naco kids watch a demonstration organized by BHSLI students at the Naco health fair
- SEAHEC Health Professions Interns Help Winchester Heights Residents Gather Local Health Data
- Health Professions Students in Nogales, Sonora
- BHSLI students take time out for a selfie group portrait to document their experience during the meeting at Cafe Justo in Agua Prieta, Sonora.
- Getting ready for “Patio Limpio” Program at Nogales, Sonora, Colonia Buenos Aires, Nogales, Son. Mex.
- SEAHEC/UA “Fight the Bite!” Team
Contact: Erin Sol, Student Training Opportunities Coordinator esol@seahec.org (520) 287-4722
There are many myths and beliefs about the difficulties of living and working in rural/underserved areas that act as deterrents for health care providers. As a result, the communities most in need have the hardest time recruiting and retaining qualified providers.
SEAHEC helps to break down these barriers by assisting health professions students to get community experience through completing rotations and internships at clinics in medically-underserved communities.
SEAHEC staff coordinate with academic institutions to provide community training opportunities. We also provide students with in-depth orientation to the local community. We help to shape rewarding learning opportunities and, in some situations, can also provide stipends to help with housing and travel expenses.
These training opportunities are made possible with the guidance of dedicated and experienced SEAHEC preceptors and other health care providers who act as student mentors.