Clinical Students as Leaders
SWMO AHEC works with 3rd and 4th year medical students from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and Kansas
City University. As a preceptor-based core site, our students work primarily one-on-one
with physician preceptors in areas such as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General
Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/ Gynecology, Psychology, and multiple sub-specialties.
Our preceptors have a long-standing relationship with AHEC and our students, to ensure
a positive experience for both preceptor and student. Our core-students are also leaders
among their peers. They have the opportunity to take lead on several hands-on workshops
through our high school and undergraduate recruitment program, promoting healthcare
careers and paths for those students.
KCOM Medical Student Nick Thimesch
Quality of Life
Springfield Missouri and the surrounding area are known for a wide variety of cultural,
educational, and recreational opportunities. This area is known as a gateway to the
Ozark mountains, with easy access to four National Forests, several rivers, lakes,
and caves to explore, along with hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and horseback
riding trails. With a cost of living that is 10% less than the national average, you'll
find Southwest Missouri is the perfect place for your clinical education and practice.
Our Mission
To train medical pre-health professionals to prepare for practice and preceptorship
in the rural and underserved regions of Southwest Missouri. This fulfills our mission
to increase quality access to healthcare within the health professions shortage areas
also known as (HPSA's).
