Internal Medicine Residency

Mission Statement

Our Internal Medicine Residency Program aims to train and educate diverse, well-rounded, competent, caring, compassionate physician leaders who:

Deliver the highest quality medical care to patients in a variety of settings including rural communities
Create a collaborative setting for innovation, intellectual and personal growth and interprofessional work
Contribute to the science and art of medicine and medical education through innovation, scholarship and dissemination
Provide expertise in caring for rural patient populations
Lead and foster change in healthcare delivery and health systems, including improving quality, safety, diversity in the workforce, and access
Celebrate lifelong learning in our rapidly changing healthcare environment

Our Mission

We inspire and equip the next generation of healthcare professionals and expand access to care for all.

Our Vision

To create a healthier community in WNC and beyond.

Our Values

Excellence
We deliver high-quality education activities and patient-centered services that create meaningful impact.

Community
We foster engagement, shared investment, and commitment to MAHEC’s mission,
and uphold civility by treating every person with respect and kindness.

Collaboration
We build strong partnerships and embrace interprofessional teamwork to strengthen our collective service.

Innovation
We embrace new ideas, advance better approaches, and harness care models, research, education, and technology to shape the future.

Integrity
We act with fairness, transparency, and the highest ethical standards, honoring the trust of those we serve.