Membership & Sponsorships.
Connect with academic programs, local communities, and health professionals working to improve healthcare delivery.
Why Join the National AHEC Organization?
By joining NAO, your program or center gains access to a unified voice in federal advocacy, professional development training, and an active national community of peers.
- National advocacy representation on Capitol Hill
- Exclusive webinars, policy briefings, and resource guides
- Listing in the national directory of programs and centers
- Discounted registration for the NAO Leadership Forum
- Access to collaborative committees and networking groups
- Weekly email newsletter containing news, events, and job postings
Member Portal
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NAO Membership Categories
AHEC Program Office Member
For organizations that are direct awardees of the federal AHEC grant and support a network of regional AHEC centers.
AHEC Center Member
For regional center organizations with independent 501(c)(3) status or local advisory boards maintaining active affiliation agreements.
Alumni / Advocate Member
For health professions graduates, current/former AHEC Scholars, and individuals who support the national AHEC mission. Dues are free.
Partner with NAO Today
Get your message in front of organizations across the nation that collaborate with academic programs, local health centers, and professional health agencies every single day.
Annual sponsorships provide unique visibility windows into the network of over 300 Area Health Education Centers.
Annual Sponsorship Benefits
- Targeted eblasts to our network of 300+ centers
- Sponsored webinars to share educational resources
- Feature articles and advertisements on our news portals
- Linkable logo placements on the NAO homepage
- Acknowledgement at virtual and in-person NAO events
- Presence on the NAO membership platform directory