MAHECxplorer Internship Summer 2027

Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC•Asheville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The MAHECxplorer Student Internship is a six-week summer program running June 14 through July 23, 2027. Its goal is to create meaningful opportunities for students interested in exploring disciplines within healthcare. Interns are paid for up to 120 hours, working 20 hours per week. Program activities include approximately 45 hours of clinical shadowing, 45 hours of project work, and 30 hours of orientation, didactics, SIM Center experience, team building and peer learning, and final presentations. Students explore healthcare through clinical shadowing and non-clinical opportunities with MAHEC faculty and staff, based on their interests. They participate in and present on a clinical or community project and attend weekly didactics. Areas may include primary care, OB/GYN, dental, public health, pharmacy, research, information technology, and social work, among others. Applicants must be rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, or post-baccalaureate students with a GPA of at least 3.0, a sincere interest in a healthcare career, and residency in one of North Carolina’s 16 westernmost counties. Because the internship includes clinical shadowing, applicants must have some interest in a clinical role, though the program accommodates a range of clinical and non-clinical interests. Regular on-site attendance is essential. Typical business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 20-hour workweek. Hours must be flexible to accommodate special assignments or evening activities requested by the department director. Applications close February 2, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.

Requirements

Be a rising sophomore, junior, senior, or post-baccalaureate student.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Have a sincere interest in pursuing a career in healthcare and some interest in a clinical role.
Be from one of North Carolina’s 16 westernmost counties.
Demonstrate superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
Have excellent problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse work styles.
Possess an exemplary customer service attitude in interactions within the organization and with clients and practices.
Demonstrate discretion when handling sensitive medical information.
Have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Have intermediate skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Submit a resume, a 500-word personal statement outlining interest in the health professions, future professional goals, and internship qualifications, and transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

Nice To Haves

Experience writing research papers and reports.
Optional letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor, supervisor, or mentor who can attest to the candidate’s ability to complete the internship and pursue their career pathway.

Responsibilities

Explore clinical shadowing and non-clinical opportunities with MAHEC faculty and staff based on individual interests.
Participate in and present on a clinical or community project.
Attend regular weekly didactics.
Take part in orientation, SIM Center experience, team building and peer learning, and final presentations.