Our Programs
Monthly “Lunch & Learn” Online Sessions
On the fourth Thursday of every month (except November/December; November’s session is the Thursday before Thanksgiving), we host virtual educational sessions open to the public. Topics include women’s health, chronic diseases, mental & dental health, pediatrics and more. Continuing education credit is offered for Community Health Workers and MDs.
Access the current year’s calendar here and join via the session link here.
Austin Residency Programs
Working with CommUnityCare, we support resident-physicians (MDs or DOs) in their specialty training across outpatient clinics and hospitals. Residents operate in a team-based model—supported by physicians—to deliver care while being in training. Our care-team model (medical assistants, physicians/APPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists, dietitians, behavioral-health counselors, CHWs, students) ensures continuity and patient-centered outcomes.
Learn more and apply here.
ObservershipsWho qualifies? Students enrolled in a formal health-care educational program (e.g., pre-medical undergraduates) may apply to observe care in a CommUnityCare clinic in a strictly non-clinical capacity (no physical contact or hands-on participation). Observerships are capped at 24 hours total over a one-month period, for applicants aged 16 or older. No stipends are offered.
Important deadlines:
Spring term: Nov 30
Summer term: Mar 30
Fall term: Jun 30
After submission, our Education & Research team will contact you about your placement. Approved students must complete all required paperwork at least 30 calendar days before the start date.
Use the Observership Application Form here.
Clinical Placements & InternshipsWe offer placement opportunities in clinics treating patients or the public, for students enrolled in a school holding an affiliation agreement or MOU with CommUnityCare Health Centers. Eligible programs include Nurse Practitioner, Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Pharmacy Technician. Note: spaces are limited and placement is not guaranteed—even with an affiliation agreement.
Find full details here.
9-12 Health & Emotional-Wellness Pipeline ProgramsOur pipeline initiatives address diversity gaps in medicine and mental-health services. Working in partnership with Career & Technical Education school districts, we provide hands-on, work-based learning experiences and real-world exposure to prepare high-school students for high-demand, high-skill health careers—whether entering college or the workforce.
AHEC Community Learning Hub
Located across Austin/Travis County, our Community Learning Hub offers quarterly sessions on topics such as practice transformation, cultural competency, social determinants of health, virtual learning & telehealth, community-connected care, behavioral-health integration, and inter-professional education. For event details, email F Santiago Rocha.
Community Health Training Sessions
Our Promotor(a) / Community Health Worker (CHW) Training & Certification Program leads statewide efforts in developing and implementing training standards and administrative rules. Under Senate Bill 1051 (77th Texas Legislative Session), the Texas Department of State Health Services established CHW certification and training programs. Email F Santiago Rocha for more information; please include your preferred class location in your message.