Scholars Alumni

The next chapter of your AHEC journey starts here.

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The Texas AHEC East AHEC Scholars Alumni Association connects current and former Scholars who are passionate about improving health outcomes, expanding access to care, and serving communities across Texas. Through networking opportunities, professional development, alumni spotlights, and ongoing engagement, you can stay connected to the people, experiences, and mission that helped shape your journey.

Whether you're just beginning your career or are an experienced professional, your AHEC community remains a place to learn, collaborate, celebrate achievements, and continue making an impact.

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Why Stay Connected?

Your time as an AHEC Scholar may have started in the classroom and community, but the relationships, experiences, and opportunities don't end at graduation. As a member of the Texas AHEC East AHEC Scholars Alumni Association, you can:

Build Meaningful Connections

Stay connected with fellow Scholars, healthcare professionals, faculty, and community partners across Texas who share your passion for improving health outcomes and expanding access to care.

Grow Your Career

Discover professional development opportunities, continuing education resources, leadership experiences, and career pathways that support your ongoing growth in the healthcare field.

Mentor the Next Generation

Share your experiences, insights, and advice with current AHEC Scholars as they prepare to enter the healthcare workforce and serve their communities.

Stay Engaged

Be the first to hear about alumni events, networking opportunities, community initiatives, research projects, and job openings throughout the Texas AHEC East network.

Continue Making an Impact

Collaborate with fellow alumni on outreach efforts, advocacy initiatives, and community-based projects that advance health equity and strengthen the healthcare workforce across Texas.

More Than an Alumni Network

The Texas AHEC East AHEC Scholars Alumni Association is a community of professionals committed to service, leadership, and improving the health of the communities they serve.

Alumni Directory

View the directory and stay connected with your colleagues.

Featured Alumni

  • Professional headshot of Caroline Podvin

    Third-year medical student on rotations in Nacogdoches and Lufkin.

    Honors and media features:

    2026 “Empowered” series by Meg Ryan

    Selected by SHSU COM to act as the single selected representative to speak on behalf of osteopathic student doctors in a mini-documentary which highlights osteopathic medical education and the osteopathic profession.

    2025 “First Clinical Rotation Leads SHSU-COM Student Doctor to Life-Changing Patient Diagnosis”

    Selected to represent medicine story in preliminary clinical years.

    2025 “SHSU COM Spurs Forward Caring for Rodeo Athletes”

    Highlighted the sports medicine partnership she founded between SHSU COM and the SHSU Rodeo Team. 

    2025 Second Place for Case Report | SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Awarded for “Lupus postpartum cardiomyopathy complicated by tamponade: a case study” as first author for research quality, clinical utility, and scientific writing.

    2025 Excellence in Service: Physiology & Pharmacology | SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Awarded for excellence in service through utilization of ultrasound education and implementation in first-year training, community events, and mentorship.

  • Professional headshot of Darian Dozer

    Second year internal medicine resident at the university of Kansas in Kansas City

    • Currently preparing to apply to cardiology fellowship this summer.
    • Participant in resident council as the VP of health disparities
    • Mentor in the resident as mentors program
    • Participant in various research projects. 

Alumni Resources & Opportunities

Explore funding, professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities designed to support your healthcare career.

Virtual Speaking Opportunities

Alumni have the opportunity to lead discussions with current AHEC Scholars as featured speakers at our virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. Let our team know you're interested in speaking opportunities.

National AHEC Organization Membership Benefits

Obtaining a National AHEC Organization (NAO) alumni membership has additional benefits for Scholars, including advocacy training and opportunities, virtual opportunities for continuing education, national networking, and annual award opportunities. Learn more on NAO's website.

Research Funding Opportunities

Search Funding Databases

Find scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities.

Fund Your Medical Education

Explore resources to help pay for medical school.

Explore Loan Repayment Programs

Learn about loan repayment opportunities through Texas DSHS and HRSA.