Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-1-1604: Accomplishment of mission through enhanced recruitment and educational programs.

The mission of the AHEC programs of Tennessee shall be accomplished by:

(1) Enhancement of programs to recruit primary, secondary and postsecondary students into primary health care professions;

(2) Enhancement of programs designed to recruit health professions students and primary care medical residents to practice primary care in rural and urban underserved communities in Tennessee; and

(3) Development of educational programs designed to support practicing health care professionals in rural and urban underserved communities.