this episode of Faculty Feed, Dr. Kelli Bullard Dunn, Vice Dean of
Community Engagement and Diversity at the University of Louisville School of
Medicine, delves into the impactful work of Kentucky's Area Health Education
Centers (AHEC). Dr. Bullard Dunn explains how AHEC supports healthcare
workforce development across Kentucky, from K-12 pipeline programs to
professional training for medical, nursing, and allied health students.
Highlighting AHEC's statewide network of eight regional centers, she underscores
its mission to improve healthcare delivery, promote diversity, and enhance
health equity. Dr. Bullard Dunn shares how students engage in transformative,
community-embedded learning experiences, often in underserved or rural areas,
fostering skills and appreciation for interprofessional and community-focused
care. She also discusses AHEC’s innovative programs like AHEC Scholars, which
integrates didactic and experiential training to prepare students for
team-based healthcare. Dr. Bullard Dunn invites healthcare professionals to
join AHEC as preceptors or to explore its continuing education opportunities,
emphasizing its broad contributions to health education and community wellness
Do you have comments or questions
about Faculty Feed? Contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from