Education and Scholarships
YKHC strongly encourages and supports the pursuit of education and the hiring of tribal health professionals through scholarships and educational programs.
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Area Health Education Center (AHEC), sponsored by YKHC, is one of five regional centers for the program. The program’s goal is to implement educational activities, involving health professions, and to expose students to primary care delivery in rural and/or underserved areas.
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Questions?
Contact YKHC AHEC
We want to assist you in furthering your education and career.
Email: ahec@ykhc.org
Phone: 907-543-6943 or 800-478-3321
extension 6060
Visit the Alaska AHEC Website and Facebook page.
Scholarships
Scholarships
YKHC’s scholarship program is set up to encourage members of the 58 tribes served by YKHC and their descendants, as well as YKHC employees with good standing and immediate family members, to pursue further education and training as healthcare professionals.
The priority for funding will be in line with P.L. 93-638, the Indian Education and Self-Determination Act.
Click here for more information. Download the application.
The priority for funding will be in line with P.L. 93-638, the Indian Education and Self-Determination Act.
Click here for more information. Download the application.
DHAT Sponsorship
Dental Health Aide Therapist Sponsorship
Program sponsorship valued at more than $100,000 covers tuition, housing, living allowance and travel assistance during the two years of formal education. Candidate will be paid as a YKHC employee eligible for YKHC benefits when they start their preceptorship and will agree to work for YKHC as a DHAT for four or more years.
Click here for more information.
Click here for more information.
Summer Hires
Summer Hires
Summer hires work in various departments, covering a wide-range of professions. There are no deadlines - this is open entry, so participants can start working when they're ready and leave when they're ready. Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
To apply, visit ykhc.org/work and search for "summer hire"
To apply, visit ykhc.org/work and search for "summer hire"
Clinical Rotations/Preceptorship
Clinical Rotations/Preceptorship
We host clinical rotations in the following departments: dental, optometry, pharmacy, medical, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, environmental health and physical therapy.
Medical residents will be considered if they are from Alaska and in their third or fourth year of studies. International students are not considered for placement. We also offer students the opportunity to apply for travel reimbursement.
Medical residents will be considered if they are from Alaska and in their third or fourth year of studies. International students are not considered for placement. We also offer students the opportunity to apply for travel reimbursement.
Work-based Learning
Work-based Learning
Work-based learning is a sequence of activities and experiences that allow learners to explore their career interests and develop work skills.
WBL opportunities prepare students for future careers and is coordinated through collaborative partnerships with employers, community agencies, and educational institutions.
WBL opportunities prepare students for future careers and is coordinated through collaborative partnerships with employers, community agencies, and educational institutions.
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Offered in spring and fall in partnership with the Alaska Primary Care Association, these free, online courses are ideal for working individuals exploring career options as a Certified Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Biller and Coder and many other healthcare-related fields.
For more information, please contact apprenticeship@alaskapca.org or call 907-543-6943.
For more information, please contact apprenticeship@alaskapca.org or call 907-543-6943.