We are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of Central Maryland residents by recruiting, educating, and strengthening the healthcare workforce with clinical and didactic programs and by providing community health programs for residents in Central Maryland.
We equip health professionals and health professions students with vital skills and expertise to improve patient care.
We educate community health workers and connect them with providers.
We offer a robust portfolio community health programs, fostering a healthier community.
We provide social needs resources for the community and healthcare providers. Explore our resources >
The Central Maryland Area Health Education Center (CMAHEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and one of three community-based AHECs in Maryland, part of a national network of over 250 centers.
Supported by the Maryland AHEC Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, CMAHEC delivers evidence-based programs through educational partnerships and community collaborations. Funded in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration, CMAHEC focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining a healthcare workforce for medically underserved communities.
Learn more about how CMAHEC is advancing better health and strengthening the healthcare workforce by visiting our Our Mission page.