Serving Western Maryland since 1976

Improving Healthcare Access Across Western Maryland

Reaching communities across Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick, and Carroll counties in Maryland and Mineral County, WV.

AHEC West — Celebrating 50 Years
Who We Serve
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Students & Trainees

Clinical rotations, AHEC Scholars, and health careers exploration

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Health Professionals

CHW training, continuing education, and workforce development

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Community Members

Health insurance help, risk reduction, and resource navigation

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Partners & Funders

Collaboration opportunities, impact reports, and service data

50 Years serving Western Maryland
3,000+ Health professions students placed since 1977
120+ Peer Recovery Specialists trained since 2023
Celebrating 50 Years
Fifty years of showing up for Western Maryland

Since 1976, AHEC West has trained thousands of health professionals, brought care closer to home for rural communities, and built partnerships that outlast any single program or grant. This milestone belongs to every community health worker, volunteer, and partner who showed up for their neighbors — and it's just the beginning of the next fifty.

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Help us expand healthcare access across Western Maryland

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