Student Rotations
The Office of Student Services & Housing at MAHEC faciliates quality primary care education in ambulatory settings across Western North Carolina including rural communities. We are a liaison between health science students, community-based preceptors, and health science schools. Our services include
Students who are approved for a shadowing experience at MAHEC may complete up to 40 hours of shadowing, and all approved hours must be completed within a consecutive two-week period.
Shadowing students will not receive a MAHEC badge or access to MAHEC’s electronic health record (EHR) system. All shadowing experiences must take place with a MAHEC provider. To participate, please complete the shadowing opportunity request form
Please Note Student shadowing opportunities will not be available during Summer 2027.
Jasmine Wood, MHA
studentservices@mahec.net
828-407-2599
In 2016, we expanded our partnership with Western Carolina University (WCU) to increase the number and types of healthcare providers in rural areas and to increase preceptor support for these health professions. MAHEC currently provides over 5,000 annual hours of clinical training for WCU students.
Steve Imig, MS steve.imig@mahec.net
828-348-3597
