Students

Clinical Rotations

Process for Choosing an AHEC Rotation

• Each spring semester, the AHEC Office sponsors an AHEC Orientation session for all rising third-year medical students.  Students should attend this event to learn more about the program and the regional centers. Regional staff are present in person to provide information and answer questions. The next fair will be held in Spring 2026.
• At orientation, students will learn about the required AHEC rotation that is part of their Family Medicine Clerkship. The AHEC Program Director, Family Medicine Clerkship Director and ULSOM AHEC staff provide an overview of the program requirements and process for requesting regional placement. Students also have the opportunity to meet with AHEC Coordinators from across the state to inquire about rotations outside the Louisville Metro area.  Coordinators can answer questions about housing hosts, clinical sites and local attractions in their areas.
• Students will complete an AHEC Rotation Request form and return it to the AHEC office no later than April 1, 2025.
• Students will receive confirmation of rotation and location assignment from the AHEC Office and Regional Clinical Coordinator.
• Students will complete an AHEC Fact Sheet and return it to the AHEC office B-Building, Room 225. The AHEC Program Office will send the fact sheet to the Regional Coordinator and the Student Affairs Office.
• Regional AHEC coordinators will make housing arrangements for the student if needed.
• If eligible, students will receive a stipend for their rotation from the Office of Financial Affairs prior to the start of the rotation.
• Students must bring a copy of their immunization record, picture ID, student ID and name tag with them to the AHEC site.