We recruit, train, and retain health professionals — while connecting our community with the programs and resources they need.
Our primary community health service program. Sign up directly through our website.
Whether you're building a health career, serving patients, or looking for community support — CMAHEC has a program for you.
Health career pathways, AHEC Scholars, pipeline programs, and clinical placements.
Continuing education, volunteer clinical opportunities, and workforce development.
CHW certification, ongoing training, and connection to providers and resources.
GUIDE program, peer recovery support, and health-related social needs resources.
From clinical education to peer recovery support, our programs address the most pressing health-related social needs in central Maryland.
Community navigation and support — connecting central Maryland residents with resources and services. Sign up directly through this site.
Learn more & sign upCertification and ongoing training for community health workers. Register directly through our LMS.
Enroll nowHealth career pipeline for high school and college students interested in healthcare professions.
Get startedClinical education and placement for health professions students across central Maryland.
Learn moreContinuing education and volunteer opportunities for practicing clinicians and health professionals.
Learn moreRisk reduction, opioid response, peer recovery support, and community health initiatives.
Learn moreThe Central Maryland Area Health Education Center (CMAHEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by the Maryland AHEC Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Funded in part by HRSA, CMAHEC focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining a healthcare workforce for medically underserved communities across central Maryland.
Our mission & historyTeam / community photo
Testimonial copy to be provided by Caroline Morton — participant quote from CHW training program.
Testimonial copy to be provided by Caroline Morton — participant quote from GUIDE program or Pathways.
Testimonial copy to be provided by Caroline Morton — participant quote from AHEC Scholars or clinical education.
Stay current on available trainings, workshops, and education opportunities across central Maryland.
Whether you want to enroll in a program, support our mission, or partner with us — we're here.