MAHECxplorer Internship

A General Internship for Undergraduate Students Interested in Healthcare

The MAHECXplorer internship offers undergraduates in Western North Carolina a unique opportunity to explore diverse disciplines within the healthcare field. This paid, 120-hour summer program is designed for students with an interest in clinical roles and beyond.

Interns will:

Participate in clinical shadowing and non-clinical experiences with MAHEC faculty and staff based on individual interests*
Contribute to an organizational or community project
Attend weekly interactive training sessions on a variety of healthcare topics
Engage in hands-on learning in the MAHEC Simulation Center
Network with peers, including WNC HEART and UNCA interns

*Applicants should have some interest in a clinical role due to the shadowing component, but the program welcomes students with a range of clinical and non-clinical interests.

Internship Dates	June 15, 2026 – July 24, 2026 (approximately 20 hours per week over 6 weeks)
Qualifications	Must be from one of the following 16 westernmost counties in North Carolina: Buncombe Cherokee Clay Graham Haywood Henderson Jackson Macon Madison McDowell Mitchell Polk Rutherford Swain Transylvania Yancey
Requirements	Your application must include the following: Current résumé Unofficial transcript(s) 500-word personal statement describing your interest in healthcare, future professional goals, and qualifications for the internship
How to Apply	Apply Online Applications will be accepted November 15, 2025 – February 8, 2026 (closing at 11:59 pm)

Questions & Contact

Steve Imig, MS
Program Administrator
WCU Health Professions Experiences / Undergraduate Internships
Center for Health Professions Education

steve.imig@mahec.net

828-348-3597