Eleven Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine students have been selected for the competitive Indiana Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Scholars Program, a two-year program designed to improve a health professions student’s skills and prepare them to provide care to those living in rural and medically underserved communities across Indiana.
The Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Class of 2025 Indiana ACHE Scholars are:
- Chelsey Arvin, Indianapolis
- Lauren Basinski, Indianapolis
- Daniel Broerman, Richland, Ind.
- Emily Fouts, Macy, Ind.
- Usman Hamid, Lexington, Ky.
- Jessica Hewlett, Phoenix, Ariz.
- Ramanjot Hothi, Plain City, Ohio
- Cara Moore-West, Harrison, Ind.
- Sophie Rohleder, Evansville, Ind.
- Brianna Scherer, Fishers
- Madeline Schmiedeknecht, Indianapolis
Over the two-year program, the Marian AHEC Scholars will complete training opportunities and field experiences with a focus on rural and urban health care and caring for underserved populations. These experiences emphasize the integration of eight core topics.
- Behavioral Health Integration
- Cultural Competency & Humility
- Interprofessional Practice
- Practice Transformation
- Social Determinants of Health
- Connecting Communities and Supporting Health Professionals
- Virtual Learning and Telehealth
- Current/Emerging Issues (Such as COVID-19, Opioid Epidemic, and Maternal-Child Health)
The Indiana AHEC Scholars program is a part of a national initiative to prepare tomorrow’s health professionals to become leaders in interprofessional, transformative practice who serve those who need it the most. The competitive program is designed specifically for individuals with a solid drive to care for those living in Indiana’s rural and medically underserved communities.
“I am very proud of our students who have been selected as Indiana AHEC Scholars. They are joining a program that will help prepare them to become tomorrow’s health care leaders,” said Amanda Wright, DO, Dean of the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. “This honor means our students are on a path to becoming transformational leaders providing care to those living in rural and medically underserved communities across the State of Indiana with a focus on interprofessional collaboration. It is wonderful to see our students commit themselves to the holistic approach to the care of their future patients.”
Indiana AHEC scholars also build relationships and networks with healthcare professionals, explore career opportunities, and gain valuable experience working in team-based environments. Previous Indiana AHEC Scholars serve in rural and medically underserved communities throughout Indiana in positions such as physicians, physician assistants, nurses, public health practitioners, respiratory and physical therapists, and other allied health occupations.