Student Rotations

Request a student rotation or shadowing opportunity at MAHEC - click here.

The Office of Student Services & Housing at MAHEC faciliates quality primary care education in ambulatory settings across Western North Carolina including rural and underserved communities. We are a liaison between health science students, community-based preceptors, and health science schools. Our services include

Support for Students

Assist with placements at community sites
Assist with facilitating onboarding at various sites
Provide and coordinate student housing
Facilitate quality educational experiences consistent with curricular goals

Support for Preceptors

Link to AHEC information resources
Represent preceptor concerns to the schools, MAHEC, and NC AHEC Program Office
Provide opportunities for professional development

Support for Health Science Schools

Assist with identifying and recruiting preceptor sites
Coordinate placement of students in community-based sites
Assist with evaluation of community-based education

Contact for Student Services & Housing

Jasmine Wood, MHA
Program Specialist, Student Services & Housing

studentservices@mahec.net

828-407-2599

WCU Health Professions

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.

Program Focus Areas

Family nurse practitioner
Mental health counseling
Social work
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Athletic training
Dietetics
Health sciences
Human resources in healthcare

Contact for WCU Professions

Steve Imig, MS
Administrator, WCU Health Professions Experiences/Undergraduate Internships

steve.imig@mahec.net

828-348-3597