Boston Area Health Education Center (BAHEC)

Boston Area Health Education Center
1010 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

P: (617) 534-5258
F: (617) 534-5761
http://www.bphc.org/whatwedo/Teens/boston-area-health-education-center/Pages/bahec.aspx

Director: Anthony Crosson
MSM
Acrosson@bphc.org

Contact: Anthony Crosson
P: (617) 534-5258
F: (617) 419-1296
bahec@bphc.org

Boston Area Health Education Center (BAHEC)

Year Program started: 1978

Max. Participants/Year: 70-80

Application Deadline: March 15

Program Timeframe: year-round

Academic Level Targeted: Grades 9-12

Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: Education, Internship/fellowship, Mentoring

Program Attributes: Non-credit, Meals provided, Stipend provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: area of residence (Boston residence or attending Boston Public Schools)

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: anatomy, chemistry, pre-dentistry, education (health, science), epidemiology, public health, statistics/biometrics/biostatistics

Additional Comments: This program provides a continuum of academic enrichment activities, health education, and health-related internships that increase awareness of health professions and public health issues, concepts, and practices.