Texas AHEC East at UTMB

Texas Area Health Education Center (AHEC) East

Texas AHEC East is committed to strengthening the healthcare workforce in East Texas—especially in rural and high-needs communities. Through our network of eight regional centers, we connect over 18 million people across 100 counties to vital health resources, professional training, and workforce development programs.

Our focus is on improving the supply, distribution, training, and retention of qualified healthcare professionals, ensuring that even the most remote communities have access to quality care. Each of our regional centers is deeply embedded within the communities they serve—hosted by local institutions or nonprofit organizations—allowing us to deliver programs that are both impactful and locally informed.

Headquartered in Galveston, Texas, on the campus of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), the Texas AHEC East program office supports regional efforts with strategic guidance, collaboration, and statewide coordination.

WHERE WE WORK

Our activities and events are aligned with four major program areas:

Health Careers Promotion and Preparation (Pipeline)

Community-based Experiential Learning (CBET)

Professional Education and Support (Continuing Education)

Community Health and Development.

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Texas AHEC East is a Charter Member of the National AHEC Organization (NAO), now comprised of 56 AHEC programs and more than 235 centers operating in almost every state and the District of Columbia. NAO supports and advances the AHEC network in improving the health of individuals and communities by transforming health care through education.