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Education and Scholarships

YKHC is proud to be part of the Alaska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) network. The Yukon-Kuskokwim AHEC (YK AHEC), sponsored by YKHC, is one of six regional AHEC centers across Alaska.

Our mission is to strengthen the healthcare workforce in rural and underserved areas by providing educational opportunities, career guidance, and professional support for current and future health professionals.

At YK AHEC, we focus on:

  • Healthcare education: Offering programs and experiences that introduce students to a variety of healthcare careers, from clinical care to public health.
  • Tribal workforce development: Supporting members of the 58 tribes in the YKHC service area through scholarships, mentorship, and career pathways.
  • Hands-on learning: Providing clinical rotations, preceptorships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities in healthcare settings.
  • Rural and underserved exposure: Giving students the chance to experience primary care delivery in remote and culturally diverse communities, preparing them for the unique challenges of Alaska healthcare.

 

Through these programs, YK AHEC aims to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals, retain talent in rural Alaska, and ensure that communities throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim region have access to high-quality, culturally relevant care.

Hover over the images below to learn more about our programs and how you can get involved.

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, as well as residents of the YK service area, 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.

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.

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"

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.

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.

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.