University of New England

The Maine AHEC Network has been working since 1985 to improve the supply, distribution, and diversity of healthcare providers in Maine’s rural and underserved areas.  AHEC supports that effort by working with academic and community partners to: 

• Provide rural, community-based clinical training experiences for medical and other health professions' students
• Encourage Maine youth and mid-career professionals to explore health careers
• Support practicing health professionals with continuing education and distance learning opportunities

Today, the Maine AHEC Network consists of the:

• Program Office at the University of New England (UNE) on the Westbrook College Campus in Portland and our three Centers:
• Bangor Area Health Education Center (BAHEC) at Penobscot Community Health Care in Bangor
• Franklin Area Health Education Center (FAHEC) at Franklin Community Health Network in Farmington
• Rural Community Area Health Education Center (RCAHEC) at Maine Primary Care Association in Augusta

The Maine AHEC Network is supported by funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), UNE, and the Finance Authority of Maine.