North Country Health Consortium in action

Live, Learn, Play in Northern NH

Through “Live, Learn, Play in Northern NH”, a program of the Northern NH AHEC/North Country Health Consortium, health professional students will receive quality training experiences in rural medically underserved areas throughout northern New Hampshire.  In addition, students will experience New Hampshire’s most awe-inspiring scenery, outdoor recreation and complete a community service project.  Each participant will have a clinical site (we will help place students if they do not have a site already),  receive support from program staff and a stipend (up to $2000).  Please see our program expectations and FAQs for more information.

Why Participate?

  • To fulfill the clincial rotation/internship requirements for your degree.
  • Learn more about the public health issues that impact the delivery of care to rural underserved populations and about the utilization of the collaborative integrated care model in those rural areas. 
  • Become part of the community by working with a mentor to complete a community service project.
  • Experience the scenic beauty and outdoor recreation northern NH has to offer!
  • Receive a modest stipend (up to $2000) for living expenses, housing, transportation, etc.
  • Meet, live and learn with other students interested in rural health.
  • Become part of a network of health professionals dedicated to serving Northern NH!

Who's Eligible?

  • Students enrolled in an accredited health professions program.
  • Students interested in rural health and community-oriented care.
  • Students with a passion for community service.

Disiplines Eligible?

  • Physician
  • Physician Assistant
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Dentist
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Psychiatry
  • Master of Social Work
  • Master of Mental Health Counseling
  • Master of Marriage and Family Counseling
  • Master of Public Health
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Registered Nurse
  • Medical Assistant
  • Other health occupations will be considered based on community need.

Explore our website for more information about the North Country, Clinical Sites, the Community Service component, Program Expectations, FAQs and how to Apply Today!

Have more questions?  Meet our staff!

Nancy Frank

Executive Director

nfrank@nchcnh.org

(603) 259-3700

 

Becky Bowers

Student Program Coordinator

rbowers@nchcnh.org

(603) 259-3700