Pre-Med Track Program

Now Accepting Applications!

Applications for the 2026-2027 season are due by Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

About

The MAHEC Pre-Med Track Program is an opportunity for undergraduates to gain support around the medical school application process. Selected participants complete a free Princeton Review self-paced MCAT Preparation Course, receive personalized advising and personal statement review, attend presentations on UNC School of Medicine Admissions and Medical School Selection, participate in Mock Interviews, attend a medical school field trip, and have preferential consideration for one of MAHEC’s paid Clinical Summer Internships (subject to internship criteria and availability). Pre-Med Track programming runs through the academic year. This program aims to increase successful matriculation of Western North Carolina applicants to medical schools.

In addition, East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine is offering students who complete the Pre-Med Track Program the opportunity to receive an automatic interview to their medical school if they are academically eligible.

“I had a great time participating in the Pre-Med Track program, where I learned more about medical school and what it takes to get into medical school. I was blown away by how much I didn’t know, and I learned a lot through the program ... When I applied to medical school, I got ample guidance in writing my personal statement and building a story out of my medical journey.”

— Hunter Cabe, WCU class of 2025 and UNC School of Medicine Class of 2029

100% of program participants report feeling prepared as well as having the resources and knowledge to apply to medical school.

Application Criteria

Current undergraduate junior or senior attending any WNC university or origination from a WNC county
Successful completion of most pre-medical requirements (including introductory biology, general and organic chemistry, physics, biochemistry, etc.)
GPA 3.5+
Intent to apply to medical school in 1-2 years
Interest in pursuing a medical career in a rural area
Completion and submission of the Pre-Med Track Application and Advisor Recommendation Form

Applicants may be selected for interviews after the application deadline. Interviews will be virtual and scheduled via the email provided on the application.

Contact

Misty Cox, MBA
Regional Manager South, Rural Health Initiative
Regional Health Careers Advisor

misty.cox@mahec.net

828-702-7007