Meet Mikaila Wallace( pictured left), an AHEC Scholar and 4th year medical student from A.T. Still University. Mikaila is from a rural town in Northwest Missouri and is currently completing her fourth year rotations at Mosaic Life Care, including a pediatric rotation with Dr. Ford( pictured right). Mikaila is also very active at Northwest Missouri AHEC as a mentor for high school students in the area. When asked about why she joined AHEC Scholars she said,
“Each patient has a unique story and a different set of obstacles to overcome to achieve a healthier life. AHEC scholars reminds me of this with each lecture and every experience. I will be a better provider, coworker, and community member due to this program.”

Meet Linda Nguyen, an excellent osteopathic medical student from Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience.

Nguyen shares her experience at AHEC scholar program and says, "I applied to the Scholars program because I believe that the knowledge I gain through this program will help me be a more well-rounded physician. In the future, I plan to work in under-served communities and help mentor those who dream to pursue a career in medicine".

Thank you Nguyen for your time and effort as an AHEC scholar. We hope that the program will take you a step forward towards your goal.