Health Careers Program
The Pee Dee AHEC Health Careers Program (HCP) provides support to high school and college students, especially from rural and medically underserved communities, on their paths to becoming healthcare professionals, building an effective future healthcare workforce. HCP programs are designed to provide students with academic preparation, skills development and career exploration to develop successful future healthcare professionals in the Pee Dee region.
Summer Programs
HIGH SCHOOL: HEALTH CAREERS EXPLORATION SUMMER PROGRAM
When: 1–5 June 2026 (Applications due 1 May 2026)
Where: MUSC Florence
What: This program is a one-week experience, wherein high school students (rising 9th graders through graduating seniors) will have the opportunity to:
- Explore the different career options in the field of healthcare in different clinical and non-clinical units
- Observe the policies, procedures, illnesses, and preventative measures
- Gain exposure to the career details associated with healthcare professions
- College tours
- Receive advice concerning career and college readiness from real-world healthcare professionals, as well as better understand the variety of healthcare professions through hands-on career labs
A certificate verifying participation will be presented at the end of the program.
Pee Dee AHEC Health Careers Exploration High School Summer Program – Fill out form
COLLEGE: SUMMER INTERNSHIP
The Pee Dee AHEC Undergraduate Summer Internship is a dynamic 7-week program (June 1–July 23) designed for college students interested in healthcare careers. Interns will gain hands-on experience by observing policies, procedures, preventative care, and treatments in both clinical and non-clinical settings.
Who is eligible?
- 18 years or older
- Current South Carolina resident
- Either enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate program
- Expressed interest in a healthcare career
Interns will complete 80 hours, including orientation, clinical observations, online modules, and weekly journal assignments, culminating with a professional in-person presentation on July 23. This is a paid internship and spots are limited! Apply now!
Pee Dee AHEC 2026 Undergraduate Summer Internship – Application – Fill out form
Health Careers Academy
The Health Careers Academy Program is an introduction to the careers available in healthcare. Focus areas will include the following: communication skills, job qualifications, educational requirements, career opportunities for healthcare professions and the workforce of the state. Students will also have an opportunity to network with healthcare professionals, attend virtual workshops and seminars, community, and college site visits, and explore undiscovered areas of healthcare.
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.
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.
Pee Dee AHEC Pathways Program
Pee Dee AHEC assists in educating undergraduate and gap year students on awareness and knowledge of basic health information while cultivating their skills to enter health-related professions. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities (in-person and virtually), complete learning modules, complete community service projects, peer-to-peer mentoring, develop leadership skills, improve soft skills, GRE/MCAT prep, clinical and non-clinical observations, and internships.
SC AHEC Summer Careers Academy
For more information, please contact:
Ameerah Vickers, M.Ed.
Health Careers Program Coordinator
Office: (843) 777-5348
Cell: (843) 289-0514
ameerah.vickers@mcleodhealth.org
Evan Wicker
Health Careers Program Coordinator
Office: (843) 777-5598
Cell: (843) 845-7103
evan.wicker@mcleodhealth.org