Rural Scholars

Rural Scholars Program The Rural Scholars Program, sponsored by the Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC), is a four-week summer program designed to introduce rural students to health and medical…

Murray-Calloway County Hospital Nurse Extern program

Murray-Calloway County Hospital Nurse Extern Program The Nurse Extern Program at Murray-Calloway County Hospital (MCCH) provides nursing students with hands-on clinical experience, professional development, and personalized mentorship as they prepare…

Marshall County Hospital EMT-B Course

Marshall County Hospital EMT-B Course Marshall County Hospital partners with the Marshall County Ambulance Service to offer an EMT-B Course. The program selects six top applicants to provide hands-on skills…

Baptist Health Paducah Career Discovery Club

Career Discovery Club Launched during the 2014–2015 school year, the Career Discovery Club introduces high school students to health care careers through hands-on demonstrations led by professionals in fields such…

Baptist Health Medical Group Pre-Med Academy

Pre-Med Academy Established in 2016, the Pre-Med Academy offers an eight-week, paid summer internship for college students exploring medical careers. Over 250 participants have gained hands-on experience through clinical rotations…

Future Physicians Program

Future Physicians Program Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital’s Future Physicians Program offers undergraduate pre-medicine students a comprehensive shadowing experience. Participants shadow physicians and advanced practice clinicians, gaining over 150 hours…

Letters from Home

Letters from Home The Letters from Home initiative connects pre-health care profession students to the Purchase region by fostering communication between students, regional hospitals, and the Purchase Area Health Education…