We’re excited to share the latest updates from the Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) and the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME). Each quarter, we’ll bring you highlights from our programs, upcoming opportunities, and stories from our community. In the meantime, stay connected with us through ourcourse catalog, social media, or on ourWhat's New at Northwest AHEC Blog.
Happy New Year from Northwest AHEC!
As we step into 2026, Northwest AHEC extends heartfelt thanks to all our partners, learners, and community members who helped make 2025 a year of meaningful progress and shared accomplishments. Your dedication to improving health education, strengthening our workforce, and supporting the well‑being of our communities continues to inspire us. We look forward to another year of collaboration, innovation, and impact. Together, we will continue advancing education, expanding opportunities, and supporting the healthcare professionals and students who make a difference every day across our region. Wishing you a healthy, hopeful, and productive year ahead. Happy New Year from all of us at Northwest AHEC - here’s to an outstanding 2026!
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Enduring Online Learning from Northwest AHEC: Earn CE credits on your schedule - Busy schedule? No problem! Northwest AHEC offers **enduring online learning** designed for your lifestyle. Whether it’s early morning coffee or winding down at night, our self-paced courses are available 24/7-no compromises on quality!Read More
Kicking Off 2026 with Two Key Health Talent Alliance Events
The Health Talent Alliance is launching 2026 with two upcoming events focused on collaboration and workforce development. Both events
will deepen partnerships and expand talent pipeline strategies.
If 2025 were a playlist, it would be a mix of resilience, innovation, and hard work. Practice managers and staff across our region set the tempo for better healthcare, turning challenges into chart‑topping successes. 🎵 Here’s what our year sounded like, by the numbers. Read more
Celebrating Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day
Jan. 23, 2026, will celebrate Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the professionals who ensure that healthcare providers stay informed, competent, and capable of delivering the best possible care to their patients. Shout out and special THANK YOU to our wonderful Northwest AHEC & OCME Staff!!
Northwest AHEC was proud to partner with the Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist this holiday season to support the Angel Tree program. Our team volunteered through gift collection, angel adoption, and assisting at the Angel Tree Warehouse - helping bring joy to families across our community. Read More