The Virginia AHEC Scholars Program
The Virginia AHEC Scholars Program recruits, trains, and supports a diverse group of students from across the state, creating a multidisciplinary team of health professionals committed to both community service and the transformation of health care in the United States.
Katherine Keese BA,OTD
“AHEC as I understand it, seeks to serve students, patients, and clients who are perhaps forgotten, those who might need a different approach to their educational and health than traditional models allow. We are in unprecedented times, and the axiom of defining crazy...doing the same thing and expecting different results...is relevant now more than ever. As healthcare professionals, we simply cannot keep doing things as they have been done in the past.”
Katherine Keese, BA, OTD is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University's Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program, and a leader in interprofessional care.
Alexandria Ashe, MPH
“I enjoyed the modules and I've found that it's really helped me understand a whole community approach in navigating public health concerns within the city of Richmond. I've been inspired to shift my way of thinking and I'm grateful for the education that the program provides.”
Alexandria Ashe, MPH is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, and an AHEC Scholar alumnus.
Meet some of our AHEC Scholars!
Maya Johnson
VCU School of Medicine
David Dent
VCU School of Pharmacy
Desi Rotenburg
South University, Physician Assistant
Alex Messner
South University, Physician Assistant
Sungmin Sohn
VCU Dentistry Class of 2021
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