Central Louisiana AHEC

09/17/2026

Ever wondered what a day in dental school actually looks like? 🦷

DASH into Dentistry is a free, one-day program at LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans, hands-on in the school's own operatories.

A few highlights:
✔ Dentistry and dental hygiene: hands-on technique and training pathways
✔ Dental lab technology and forensics: careers most students never encounter
✔ Admissions info and real talk with current dental students

Open to juniors and seniors. Full schedule and details at the link below.

📅 Apply by 11:59 PM on November 21st
👉 Apply at clahec.org/programs

09/15/2026

One day. Five healthcare careers. Zero guessing about what's next. 🩺

Healthcare Heroes Expedition is a free day of hands-on exploration at Louisiana Christian University in Pineville, a partnership between LCU and CLAHEC.

A few highlights:
✔ Nursing and medicine: pathways and daily realities of the field
✔ Physical therapy and exercise science: movement, recovery, performance
✔ Hands-on anatomy labs, up close with human structure

Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn parishes. Full schedule and details at the link below.

📅 Apply by 11:59 PM on November 21st
👉 Apply at clahec.org/programs

09/11/2026

Ever wondered what medical school is actually like? 🫀

A Day with the Doctors is a free, one-day, hands-on experience at LSU Health Shreveport or LSU Health New Orleans, School of Medicine (depending on home parish).

Here's a taste of what you'll walk away with:
✔ Gross Anatomy Lab, guided by med school faculty
✔ Clinical rotations across family medicine, OB/GYN, and more
✔ Real physician diagnostic skills and equipment
✔ Direct time with physicians and current med students

Open to juniors and seniors. Full schedule and requirements at the link below.

📅 Apply by 11:59 PM on November 21st
👉 Apply at clahec.org/programs

08/31/2026

As a new school year begins, we’re excited to support Central Louisiana students who are exploring future paths in healthcare. Our team is committed to providing guidance, resources, and opportunities that help students learn more about health careers and the healthcare workforce.

We encourage students to stay connected with school contacts and follow our updates for upcoming programs, outreach events, and career pathway information. Together, we can strengthen health career education and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals across Central Louisiana.

If you know a student interested in a health career, invite them to connect with us and explore what’s possible through Central Louisiana AHEC.

08/25/2026

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08/03/2026

Avoyelles Hospital AHEC of a Summer Program 2026

07/28/2026

A-HEC of a Summer - Rapides Regional Medical Center 2026

07/24/2026

Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital's 2026 A-HEC of a Summer program

07/23/2026

Bunkie General Hospital 2026

07/23/2026