Metropolitan Indianapolis Central Indiana AHEC

02/25/2026

📣 Calling all future healthcare professionals!

Are you a 9th–12th grade student interested in a career in healthcare? The Young Achievers Academy is your chance to explore diverse health professions, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for college and career success.

Participants will:
🩺 Explore a variety of healthcare careers
🧫Participate in hands-on learning experiences
📚 Prepare for their educational and career future

Flyers are available in English, Spanish, and Hakha Chin.

Help us spread the word!

📍 Univeristy of Indianapolis
🗓 June 15 - July 2 (Monday - Thursday)
🔗 Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to apply

02/25/2026

Exploring Trauma & Addictions Conference

Join us on Monday, May 11, 2026 | 8AM–3PM at the University of Indianapolis for a powerful day of learning, connection, and impact.

This conference will bring together behavioral health professionals, educators, students, and community leaders to explore:

✔ Trauma-informed practices
✔ Addiction recovery strategies
✔ Youth voice & lived experience
✔ Advocacy and community impact
✔ Practical tools you can use immediately

🎟 Registration is NOW OPEN

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register!

Let’s come together to advance healing and strengthen communities across Indiana.

01/26/2026

09/18/2025

Starting next month our Bridges to Behavioral Health Program will be launching for all collegiate juniors, seniors and/or college graduates with a bachelors degree! Click the link below or scan the QR code to apply!

Applications close September 26!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8_iS8a2RSZDR5jspd1Y0JUr2NMGZY1zb6tosgZrQh6zeogw/viewform

07/08/2025

💫Your opportunity to join Dieudonne’s next Doula Training Cohort is happening September 12-14, 2025 💫

✨ Get trained in prenatal, labor, postpartum & newborn care
✨ Support BIPOC maternal health
✨ Learn about premature birth & burial support
✨ Gain tools for serving non-English speaking clients

🎓 Scholarships available!
📲 Tap the QR code or apply now to secure your spot!

Let’s empower healthier births together. 💪🏾💞

06/30/2025

🦷 Next Gen Dental Academy 🦷

From June 9 to June 13 future dental professionals & current collegiate students from colleges around the country had the opportunity to shadow and gain experience with current dental professionals! This one week program allowed students to stay on campus and network with not only like minded peers, but dental professionals and IUI Dental School Professors!

Special thank you to Delta Dental & Scott Dentistry! 🦷🪥😁

06/16/2025

📢 Calling ALL pre-health undergrads 📢
Apply now for the Future Physician Associate Program
• Mentorahip
• Career Prep
• $250 Stipend

Begins September 2025 through March 2026
Scan QR code or clink link below
https://uindy.edu/mici-ahec/

06/10/2025

Camp MD continued.

06/10/2025

🕵️‍♂️🔬 First Day of Camp MD: Medical Detectives! 🔬🕵️‍♀️

We’re off to an incredible start! Day one of Camp MD: Medical Detectives kicked off with a hands-on experience in the Anatomy Department. Our young investigators got up close and personal with the human body, exploring real anatomical specimens and learning how future doctors and scientists study the body from the inside out. 🫀🧠🦴

This week is shaping up to be full of discovery, curiosity, and unforgettable experiences! Stay tuned—Camp MD is just getting started! 👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️🧬

05/09/2025

Yesterday MICI-AHEC hosted the 2025 Impact of Trauma and Addictions Conference at University of Indianapolis. We heard from Dr. Brenda Combs and her lived experience of trauma, addiction and homelessness. Our afternoon keynote was Dr. Sharon Bowman who spoke on Trauma-Informed Care in 2025 and how relevant trauma is in our society.

Our breakout sessions included
-Stop the Bleed with Cathy Miller,
-Addiction and the Family System: A Strength-Based Approach to Healing with Lynell Cooper
-Empowerg Maternal Health- Addressing Trauma in BIPOC Communities with Farah Chéry
-Healing from Collective Trauma: Aiding Self and Others in Oppressive Structures with Jiamia McCoy
-Trauma Informed Education in Action: SEL and Restorative Practices That Make a Difference with Carl Blythe
-Trauma and Addiction in Marginalized Communities with LaTonya Brown

MICI-AHEC is so honored to have hosted this conference again brining in a variety of healthcare professionals and educators from all over Central Indiana. We appreciate the support and we hope that each attendee walked about feeling hopeful and with tools to continue this much needed work. We look forward to seeing everyone next year!!

05/09/2025

04/21/2025

On April 7, MICI-AHEC Executive Director Erica Young and Associate Director A’Shanti Bogan-Turntine attended the Indiana statewide AHEC event, joining colleagues from across the state to collaborate on expanding access to healthcare in our community.