About the role#
The MAHECxplorer Student Internship is a six-week program designed to provide students with exposure to various disciplines within the healthcare field. This paid position offers a blend of clinical shadowing, project work, and educational didactics. Interns will work 20 hours per week for a total of 120 hours, gaining hands-on experience and insight into professional healthcare environments.
What you'll do#
- Explore healthcare through clinical shadowing and non-clinical opportunities with faculty and staff.
- Engage in areas such as primary care, OB/GYN, dental, public health, pharmacy, research, IT, and social work.
- Participate in and present a clinical or community project.
- Attend regular weekly didactics and orientation sessions.
- Collaborate with team members while maintaining discretion with sensitive medical information.
What you'll need#
- Status as a rising sophomore, junior, senior, or post-baccalaureate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Permanent residence in one of North Carolina’s 16 westernmost counties.
- A sincere interest in pursuing a career in healthcare, with some interest in a clinical role.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with writing, research papers, and reports is preferred.
- Ability to work with diverse work styles and maintain an exemplary customer service attitude.
Location & details#
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 14th to July 23rd).
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
- Note: MAHEC does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
About Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC
Mountain Area Health Education Center is a nonprofit organization based in Asheville, North Carolina. Founded in 1974, it serves a 16-county region in Western North Carolina through patient care and health education. It operates as a branch campus for UNC schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health. The organization employs 608 people and functions as a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike.
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