COVID Vaccines: MAHEC community pharmacies can administer the COVID vaccine to patients 18 and older without a prescription. Patients 18-64 require a high-risk condition that is documented through a self-attestation form available at the pharmacy. Patients 65 and older do not require an attestation.

Watch for more information about vaccine availability in our clinics in the coming days!
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MAHEC Alumni Association

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Welcome to the MAHEC Alumni Association

Celebrating our legacy, empowering the future

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!

Join us for the 2025 Alumni Learning Series

Join us for this FREE series led by alumni, for alumni! Details and online registration available below.

Learn More & Register

Looking for photos from our recent celebrations?

View galleries of special moments from this year’s residency and fellowship graduations below.

2025 Graduation Photos

Stay connected with the MAHEC Alumni Association

Keep your contact information up to date by using the form below. Verify your details so you won’t miss out on event invitations, alumni news, and opportunities to stay involved!

Alumni Contact Update

Featured Alumni Story

Toria Knox, DO

Toria Knox, DO

Family Medicine Boone 2024

Accomplishments: I am building a private practice clinic, Seven Peaks Family Medicine, in Ashe County, NC, with two other physicians to address the physician shortage in the High Country. We are working to create a model for other primary care physicians who may be interested in starting their own practice with the help of Community Care Physicians Network (CCPN). We open our doors to see patients on April 1, 2025!

Read More Alumni Stories

Regional Economic Impact

In 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.

Since 1978, our residents and fellows have made a lasting impact on North Carolina.
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Of the 783 MAHEC graduates with available data,

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practice in the state of North Carolina.

Of the 394 MAHEC graduates practicing in the state,

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practice locally in Western North Carolina.

Of the 783 MAHEC graduates with available data,

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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.

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4,039 jobs locally in Western North Carolina and

965 jobs in other areas of the state.


resulting in jobs statewide

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$ 668 million in local economic output for Western North Carolina and

$ 160 million in economic output for other areas of the state.


resulting in $ million statewide
in total economic output*

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.

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