Underrepresented in Medicine
Acting Internship Supplemental Program for Visiting Students who are Underrepresented in Medicine
MAHEC is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and excellence. We aim to recruit, train, and retain a diverse team of faculty, residents, students, and staff throughout our organization. This visiting student program for students underrepresented in medicine is one avenue through which we intend to demonstrate this commitment. We are pleased to offer financial support through this program in order to offer equitable access to our Acting Internships. We appreciate your interest in our residency programs and look forward to working with you.
"Underrepresented in medicine means those racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in the general population."
We are leaning into this definition outlined by the AAMC and Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) initiatives. In Western North Carolina, we recognize that our regional healthcare landscape involves a predominantly white population, of both providers and patients. As the largest non-profit healthcare provider in our area, and with an incredibly large patient population of diverse individuals despite this regional demographic, our program is working to diversify our medical workforce and to maintain a welcoming environment to people of all backgrounds.
Community engagement opportunities for URiM Visiting Student Program are available if you are interested during one afternoon per week (with the exception of FMME 421, which will only have three weeks due to a night float component of this rotation).
We seek to work with you regarding your interests and self-identity to allow us to best coordinate these experiences on your behalf, if you choose to participate.
Examples of opportunities:
Housing in Asheville & Hendersonville via AHEC Housing will be provided free of charge for up to 30 days. Submit a housing request here
$750.00 will be awarded to students when they arrive for their rotation.
We recognize there may be challenges in navigating the different components of residency. From moving to a new city, to considering the communities you will serve and the team members you will interact with at a new organization. We are committed to providing full support from our faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to ensure you have the most pleasant experience possible.
Questions? Please email us at studentservices@mahec.net.
