Western Maine AHEC
The Maine AHEC Network has been working since 1985 to improve the supply, distribution, and diversity of healthcare providers in Maine’s rural and underserved areas. AHEC (Area Health Education Center) supports that effort by working with academic and community partners to:
- Provide rural, community-based clinical training experiences for medical and other health professions' students
- Encourage Maine youth and mid-career professionals to explore health careers
- Support practicing health professionals with continuing education and distance learning opportunities
Other Maine AHEC Network Offices:
- Program Office at the University of New England (UNE) on the Westbrook College Campus in Portland
- Eastern Maine AHEC at Penobscot Community Health Care
- Northern Maine AHEC at Northern Maine Community College
