Reach
Texas AHEC East (TAE) is committed to strengthening the healthcare workforce in East Texas and surrounding regions — especially in rural and high-needs communities. Through our network of eight regional centers, we serve over 18 million people across more than 100 counties.
Our flagship offices are headquartered at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, and we have centers in the Capital Region, Coastal Region, DFW Region, Greater Houston Region, Northeast Region, Piney Woods Region, Victoria Region, and the Waco Region.
Why our regional structure matters
Local embedment: Each center is hosted by a local institution (often a non-profit or community entity), giving it strong ties to the unique needs of its region and enabling tailored programs.
Broad reach: With eight centers covering over a hundred counties, we ensure that rural, urban, and micropolitan areas are all supported.
Diverse strategies: From high-school health career camps to continuing education for practicing providers, the spectrum of interventions helps build workforce capacity at multiple levels.
Workforce focus: By engaging students early, supporting rotations and placements in high-needs settings, and offering continuing education, we aim to improve not just supply but also distribution and retention of health professionals.
Get involved
High school and college students interested in health-career tracks are encouraged to connect with their regional center for mentoring, job-shadowing, camps and more.
Current health professions students can explore the AHEC Scholars program, which offers interprofessional experiential learning working in rural and high-needs communities.
Providers and community stakeholders can partner with their regional center for continuing education, community health initiatives, and workforce-development efforts.