Clinical Rotations for Health Professions
Students / Residents
The North Central AHEC offers a variety of off-site clinical experiences for medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy and allied health students and residents at a variety of sites in the 16-county region. Clinical sites that are rural or underserved (according to federal standards) qualify for the AHEC stipend (see information below about housing / food allowances).
The North Central AHEC coordinates the placement of health professions students and residents from the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine in off-campus clinical education experiences. In addition, health professionsl students from other Kentucky colleges and universities will be accommodated when possible. These clinical rotations take place in private practices, community health centers, and area hospitals. Area physicians and health professionals serve as community-based faculty during these rotations supervising, teaching and guiding students and residents through the clinical experiences.
Student / resident clinical rotations in the North Central AHEC are coordinated by Rose Mueller, MA, Student Coordinator / Assistant Center Director. For more information about rotation sites, housing or facilities contact her at (859) 442-1194; email rose.mueller@kctcs.edu .
Housing Allowances / Stipends for UK and U of L Students
UK and U of L students / residents may receive financial support for their AHEC rotation, although certain exclusions apply. The exclusions are:
- Students / residents are not eligible for the housing / food allowance if the rotation occurs in or near their hometown, and if staying with parents or relatives
- The rotation must be in a rural or underserved urban area. A number of sites in the North Central AHEC service area are neither rural or underserved. Please check with Rose Mueller about whether or not the rotation site qualifies for the housing / food allowance.
Student / Resident Information
- Prior to the rotation, please be sure that a FACT SHEET has been filled out for the rotation. FACT SHEETS may be obtained at the university's AHEC office or the departmental coordinator's office. The FACT SHEET contains information about the upcoming rotation, including date, place, preceptor, and whether or not the student / resident needs housing for the rotation.
- Housing arrangements will be provided for the student / resident by the North Central AHEC if requested on the FACT SHEET. Housing should be requested at least 1 month prior to the start of the rotation. If less notice is given, the North Central AHEC cannot guarantee that housing will be available.
- The North Central AHEC utilizes a variety of housing sites for students / residents, including apartments and private homes. Our priority is to provide you with the best housing accommodations accessible to the rotation site, and within the budgeted housing stipend.
- You may be sharing accommodations with another student / resident, or with a host family. In general, spouses, significant others and/or children cannot be accommodated without special arrangements. Please contact Rose Mueller if you need to make special arrangements.
- NO PETS are allowed in any North Central AHEC housing.
- NO SMOKING is allowed in any North Central AHEC housing.
- Other options for housing (e.g., motel or hotel) may be available at additional cost to the student / resident. It is the student / resident's responsibility to make the decision about housing and to pay any additional cost.
- The North Central AHEC assumes no responsibility for the safety of the student / resident and/or property at the selected housing site. All responsibility for the conditions of the housing including the safety of the housing facilties is solely that of the landlord.
- If you choose not to accept the housing assigned to you, it will be your responsibility to notify the North Central AHEC and to make alternate arrangements.
- If the North Central AHEC does not arrange the housing, a contact phone number and address must be given to Rose Mueller for contact purposes and emergencies. This information may be put on the FACT SHEET.
- UK students receive their reimbursement for housing / food directly from the UK AHEC office. Please refer to the guidelines in the UK AHEC Handbook. You must obtain a housing receipt and return it to the UK AHEC office on your return.
- U of L students receive their reimbursement for housing / food directly from the U of L AHEC office. You must obtain a housing receipt and return it to the U of L AHEC office on your return. You can obtain forms and information from the U of L AHEC web page.
- While on rotation, the student coordinator, Rose Mueller, is the contact person for any difficulties or problems relating to the rotation or housing. She can be reached at (859) 442-1194.
Benefits of an Off-Campus AHEC Rotation
The off-campus rotation will provide you with a one-to-one teaching relationship with a community-based faculty member, with more individualized teaching and usually a more independent practice. Many factors, such as the personality of the preceptor, training, culture, and local resources determine how health care is provided. An AHEC off-campus rotation gives the student / resident an opportunity to compare health care delivery and practices in different areas of the state.
We hope your rural or urban underserved rotation will positively influence your decision about where / how to practice your profession, especially as it relates to rural and/or urban underserved areas. By living and working in a particular community, you will obtain a better understanding of community needs as they relate to your profession.
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