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!
Celebrate the strength of our alumni community by sharing your recent accomplishments and stories! Through the link below, you can connect with fellow alumni, inspire others, and celebrate the milestones that shape our shared journey. Every achievement and experience you share helps weave a stronger, more supportive network of collaboration and growth. Let’s lift each other up—submit your story today and explore the incredible journeys of your fellow alumni!
Accomplishments: I have loved continuing my Global Health work at MAHEC, a consistent thread throughout my career. Since joining MAHEC, I’ve led our annual Honduras brigades to Camasca, Intibuca, alongside my pharmacy colleague, Dr. Bill Hitch. These experiences reaffirm my passion for medicine and highlight the connection between rural and global health in medical education. My proudest academic achievement has been launching and expanding our rural fellowship, which has placed over 35 providers in rural WNC since 2017. On a personal note, a writing project that spawned from a strange journey to liberate another physician, my predecessor, 'The Other Dr. Gilmer,' emphasizes the power of storytelling and advocacy in family medicine.
Helene Recovery: MAHEC played a vital role in responding to Helene. I first served in shelter clinics, where MAHEC provided all medical care, and later helped set up a clinic in Swannanoa, a hard-hit community. Drawing from global health experience, we quickly built a multidisciplinary clinic that operated for a month, offering acute care, chronic disease management, pharmacy support, and respiratory care. This effort highlighted the critical role of family medicine in disaster response. With MAHEC’s support and community collaboration, we treated and provided medical supplies to over a thousand patients. I’m grateful for the many volunteers who came together during this crisis.
Every year in June, MAHEC creates a poster showcasing the residents and fellows that will be with us for the next twelve months. If you would like to request a digital copy of the poster from your graduating year, please contact our Alumni Relations team.
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