Office of Student Internships
Our Center for Health Professions Education has created educational experiences to inspire students from college through medical school to pursue the health careers needed most across our region.
Our Mission
The Office of Student Internships creates meaningful health experiences for students interested in pursuing healthcare careers. Internship opportunities give students a chance to explore various healthcare disciplines including family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, dental, pharmacy, and mental health. Internships vary in focus and duration, but all provide engaging and collaborative experiences within MAHEC and support our overall goal to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Programs
We provide a variety of student internship and fellowship opportunities beginning in college through medical school with MAHECxplorer through medical school with our rural-focused Kenan Primary Care Medical Scholars. To learn more about each program, please click on the links below.
MAHECxplorerUNC Asheville Pre-Healthcare Professions Internship
Kenan Primary Care Medical Scholars
Our Program Director
Amanda Greene, MPA, is passionate about supporting opportunities for all students and has worked with internship programs at MAHEC since 2013.
Amanda graduated from Appalachian State University in 2006 with a degree in organizational communication and in 2014 earned her master’s degree in public affairs from Western Carolina University. She has held various positions within higher education institutions and non-profits, and is particularly drawn to working with underserved youth and rural communities.
Undergraduate Students
If you are interested in an unpaid shadowing experience or need to complete hours for an undergraduate course, please complete the undergraduate internship request form. If you have additional questions, please contact the Office of Student Internships.
Health Professions Students
If you are a student in a post-baccalaureate health professions program affliated with NC AHEC, our Office of Regional Primary Care Education can provide assistance with securing clinical rotations and short-term housing in Western North Carolina. To learn more and request support, click here.
NOTE: Due to changes implemented as a result of COVID-19, we are currently prioritizing clinical shadowing experiences for students from affiliated schools and programs based on need and availability.