Health Careers Program

The Pee Dee AHEC Health Careers Program provides support to high school and college students, especially from rural and underserved communities, on their paths to becoming healthcare professionals, building an effective future healthcare workforce.

Services overview

The Pee Dee AHEC Health Careers Program provides opportunities for students wishing to explore health career options, learn more about education and training opportunities, and to build the skills and knowledge needed to pursue their passion. The Pee Dee AHEC Health Careers Program provides support to high school, college, gap year students on their paths to becoming healthcare professionals, building a future healthcare workforce that will reflect the communities it serves in the Pee Dee region.

Have Any More Questions?

Reach out to Pee Dee AHEC for program details, partnerships, or support—we’re here to guide your healthcare education journey.

High School Programs

Programs for high school students interested in a career in healthcare.

Health Careers Boot Camps

Virtual Reality Simulations

Summer Career Exploration Program

A one-week experience offered each summer to explore different career options in healthcare through hands-on career labs and exposure. Includes advice from real-world professionals, on-site observations, and college admission visits.

More details and applications will be available in Spring 2027.

SAT & ACT Preparation

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Undergraduate Programs

Programs for college students preparing for a healthcare career or graduate school.

Medical Mentors Program

Summer Internships

Summer 2027 Coming Soon.

MCAT & GRE Preparation

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For more information, please contact

Ameerah Vickers, M.Ed. — Health Careers Program Coordinator
Lee, Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, Georgetown, and Florence County
ameerah.vickers@mcleodhealth.org · 843-289-0514

Evan Wicker, M.A. — Health Careers Program Coordinator
Chesterfield, Marlboro, Dillon, Darlington, Marion, and Horry County
Evan.wicker@mcleodhealth.org · (843) 845-7103

Live Webinars

Several statewide education seminars will be offered during the academic year, conducted virtually by videoconference. Students will learn more about health careers, public health topics, personal health, and understanding the healthcare needs of South Carolina.

SC AHEC Learning Portal (Online Health Careers Modules)

South Carolina AHEC is offering free, self-paced, online modules open to students in the state interested in careers in healthcare. The topics fall into three categories: career preparation, soft skills, and healthcare terms and trends. The modules are designed to help students expand their knowledge about various healthcare fields and develop skills that will help them on their path to a career in healthcare. These modules are available 24/7 for registration and completion via the South Carolina AHEC Learning Portal (ALP) to access the modules.

Our Process

How We Build Healthcare Futures

( 01 )

Collaborative Planning

We collaborate with educational and healthcare partners to identify workforce needs and design impactful, accessible programs for community growth.

( 02 )

Hands-On Training

Students and professionals receive hands-on training, mentorship, and resources to build essential healthcare skills and real-world experience.

( 03 )

Community Impact

Graduates and trainees apply their skills to improve healthcare access, enhance patient care, and strengthen rural and underserved communities.

Our Services

Developing Tomorrow’s Healthcare Leaders

Health Careers Program

Supports rural students pursuing healthcare careers, building a strong future workforce.

Health Professions Program

Offers community training for students in rural and underserved South Carolina areas.