MAHEC Alumni Association
As a proud graduate of one of our programs, you are part of a thriving community of healthcare professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities. This space is designed to celebrate your achievements; keep you connected with fellow alumni and current learners; and provide opportunities for continued learning, collaboration, and professional growth.
Whether you’re looking to stay informed about the latest happenings at MAHEC, share your expertise, or engage in meaningful networking opportunities, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Welcome home, MAHEC alumni!
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Employment: Director, MAHEC Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum; Assistant Program Director, MAHEC Transitional Year Residency Program; Faculty Physician, MAHEC Family Medicine Residency Program, Asheville, NC
Biography: Lifestyle Medicine is about making the healthy choice the easy choice for our learners and our patients. It is rewarding to get to the root cause of the problem and to empower people to take control of their own health. I am glad to be at MAHEC, where we are striving to be a leader in this emerging space.
Employment: Program Director, Transitional Year Residency Program; Faculty Physician, MAHEC Family Medicine Residency Program, Asheville, NC
Biography: I’m grateful that MAHEC supported the launch of the Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum in 2020. Teaching Lifestyle Medicine not only empowers patients but also equips resident physicians with tools to support their own health. In a challenging profession, these principles help physicians stay well so they can better care for the communities they serve.
Read More Alumni StoriesIn North Carolina, retaining one newly graduated physician adds approximately $2.1 million to the state economy and creates about 13 new jobs. In total, $668 million in economic output for WNC has been generated by MAHEC GME graduates since our programs began.
Of the 783 MAHEC graduates with available data,
practice in the state of North Carolina.
Of the 394 MAHEC graduates practicing in the state,
practice locally in Western North Carolina.
Of the 783 MAHEC graduates with available data,
serve in rural or partially rural areas.
50% of our total graduates practice in the state of North Carolina.
41% of our total graduates practice locally in Western North Carolina.
29% of our total graduates serve in rural or partially rural areas.
Creating
4,039 jobs locally in Western North Carolina and
965 jobs in other areas of the state.
Generating
$ 668 million in local economic output for Western North Carolina and
$ 160 million in economic output for other areas of the state.
Above data includes only graduates whose employment status could be located.
*The AMA defines “output” as direct (medical revenues, jobs/wages and salaries created by the physician, and taxes paid) and indirect (supplies/equipment purchased by physicians, practice administrative services, cleaning/property maintenance services, and clinical and laboratory services) benefits.
