The purpose of the ST-AHEC Program is to develop and enhance education and training networks within communities, academic institutions, and community-based organizations to increase diversity among health professional, broaden the distribution of the health workforce, enhance health care quality, and improve health care delivery to rural and underserved areas and populations. South Texas Area Health Education Centers is part of UT Health San Antonio.

Programs include - Community Health Worker Training Institute, AHEC Scholars Program, and Project ECHO.