Connecting students to careers, Professionals to Communities, and Communities to better health.
Mission
We strive to improve the health of Missourians in rural and underserved areas through education and workforce development.
Students
What can you do to explore a health career?
- Participate in AHEC activities.
- If available at your school, take Project Lead the Way Biomedical Classes.
- If available at your school, participate in your local HOSA.
- Interview or job shadow health professionals.
- Volunteer at hospitals or nursing homes.
- Enhance your math and science skills.
- Learn to communicate well with others face to face.
- Improve your interprofessional skills.
Parents
What can you do to help your student interested in a health career?
- Challenge your student.
- Encourage them to work hard and pursue their goals.
- Help them find opportunities.
- Help them find scholarships.
- Attend college visits with them.
- Make sure they are keeping track of their experiences.
Health Professionals
How can you help students prepare for health careers?
- Allow job shadowing or interviews about your health careers.
- Sign up to be a clinical preceptor in your region.
- Invite students to appropriate continuing medical education events.
- Mentor clinical training students.
Calendar
Our Upcoming Events & Activities
- October 1, 2025
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ACES New Student / Parent Orientation
October 1, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovations Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, USA
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- October 4, 2025
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WCMO Region AHEC Scholars Orientation
October 4, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Westport Public Library, 205 W Main St, Westport, IN 47283, USA
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- October 11, 2025
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West Central Missouri ACES Monthly Workshop
October 11, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovations Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, USA
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- October 15, 2025
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SLU/Boys & Girls Club SLIP Pipeline Program -Medical School Student Panel and Tour
October 15, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SLU LRC Building/Medical School
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- October 22, 2025
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SLU/Boys & Girls Club SLIP Pipeline Program-Suturing and Knot Tying
October 22, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SLU LRC Building/Medical School
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- October 24, 2025
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- October 28, 2025
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NWMO Dissection Workshop
October 28, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center (5325 Faraon St., Entrance 1, St Joseph, MO 64506)
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- October 29, 2025
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SLU/Boys & Girls Club SLIP Pipeline Program- Cardiovascular System - Cardiorespiratory Exam
October 29, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SLU LRC Building/Medical School
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News
Recent News & Announcements
Success Stories
Dr. Kenney has participated in AHEC since high school. A native Missourian raised on a farm outside Kirksville where she now practices. “I feel like everyone should have good care, and it should be available and not something that is granted only to people in urban areas.”
Lyndsey Arnold Bailey attended PRIMO academies in high school student and was in the first ACES class. She is a graduate of MWSU and has worked in home health, hospice, labor and delivery and pain management. Lyndsey assists AHEC in promoting nursing.
Dr. Garner graduated from UMKC and has extensive experience in his field.
“Being a 14-year-old having to go to school with broken front teeth caused me self- consciousness. Undergoing successful dental treatment, I developed the desire to pursue a career in dentistry.”
FY23 Participants
Pipeline Participants
Continuing Education Participants
Clinical Rotations
Get In Touch
Location: 800 W. Jefferson Street
Kirksville, MO 63501
Telephone: 660-626-2887
Hours: M-F: 9am – 5pm