In tribute to an important component of the AHEC mission and Black History Month,  a screening of “Black Men in White Coats” will be available for a limited time to anyone who would like to attend. This documentary, created by Dale Okorodudu, MD, showcases the collaborative efforts that seek to increase the number of Black men in the field of medicine through exposure, inspiration, and mentoring. Continue reading →

Applications are now available for all National Center for Rural Health Professions (NCRHP) summer programs! Continue reading →

The Illinois Primary Health Case Association has announced a virtual program for students, Understand and Serving America’s Underserved: An Introduction to Community Health Centers. The program is offered in a virtual, self-paced format. It is designed for all students interested in careers in Federal Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs). Continue reading →

Dr. Lynn Herrmann of Northern Illinois University’s School of Health Studies will present on making effective health promotion materials on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 7pm to 8pm CT. This webinar offers CHES (Certified
Health Education Specialist) credit. Continue reading →

In collaboration with the University of Chicago and Rush University, the Coleman Palliative Medicine Training Program has designed this series of webinars in order to enhance the clinical management and communication skills of providers, medical residents and students. Continue reading →

Qualified health care clinicians can apply for student loan repayment in return for serving at National Health Services Corps-approved sites. NHSC sites are generally located in areas where this is a documented shortage of primary care. Due to recent program expansion, clinicians are encouraged to apply even if their worksite has not been competitive in the past. You can apply to one of the three loan repayment programs through Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Continue reading →

This free webinar explores Opioid Use Disorder, its effect on our communities, and will discuss safe and compassionate care for persons with OUD.  Our speaker is Dr. Katherine Austman, MD, an Addiction and Family Medicine Physician with Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services, who specializes in substance use disorder, family practice and maternity care. She became interested in Medical Addiction Treatment when a growing number of her patients had a co-occurring substance use disorder, which was particularly concerning in her care for expectant mothers. Continue reading →

Take part in a free online event that connects students and clinicians with Chicago area employers. You will learn about internships, training programs and volunteer opportunities at many of Chicago’s hospital systems, including Advocate Aurora Health, Lurie Children’s Hospital, Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center and UI Health. Continue reading →