ACES (AHEC Career Enhancement Scholars) is a 2-year program designed for high school and undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Students in the ACES program participate in online and hands-on workshops on central topics in healthcare:
Public Health
Infection Control
HIPAA
Cultural Competency
Health Literacy
Vital Signs/CPR
Healthcare Ethics
Professionalism
Job Shadow Etiquette
Promote healthcare providers in under-served areas of Missouri
Provide a competitive edge in attaining healthcare career goals
Build relationships between students and communities
Nurture the students’ career interests through educational experiences
Two letters of recommendation from your school counselor or faculty member
Essay that explains your personal interest in a healthcare profession and what you hope to gain through ACES
Copy of transcript through the previous quarter of application date
Applications can be hand-delivered or mailed to:
NEMO AHEC
ATTN: Kirstyn Dietle
312 S. Elson St.
Kirksville, MO 63501