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.