MAHECxplorer Internship Summer 2027

Mahec•Asheville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The MAHECxplorer Student Internship is a six-week summer program running June 14 through July 23, 2027. The program offers students interested in healthcare meaningful opportunities to explore clinical and non-clinical disciplines with MAHEC faculty and staff. Interns receive up to 120 paid hours, approximately 20 hours per week: about 45 hours of clinical shadowing, 45 hours of project work, and 30 hours of orientation, didactics, simulation-center experience, team building and peer learning, and final presentations. Students participate in clinical shadowing and non-clinical opportunities based on their interests, contribute to and present a clinical or community project, and attend regular weekly didactics. Experiences may include primary care, OB/GYN, dental, public health, pharmacy, research, information technology, and social work, among other areas. 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 work week. Hours must be flexible to accommodate special assignments or evening activities requested by the department director. 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 program includes clinical shadowing, applicants must have some interest in a clinical role, although the program also supports a broad range of non-clinical interests. Applications close February 2, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Applicants must submit a resume, a 500-word personal statement, and transcripts; an optional letter of recommendation may also be submitted.

Requirements

Be a rising sophomore, junior, senior, or post-baccalaureate student.
Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
Have a sincere interest in pursuing a healthcare career 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.
Demonstrate an exemplary customer-service attitude in interactions within the organization and with clients and practices.
Use discretion when handling sensitive medical information, as appropriate to the position.
Have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Have intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Submit a resume, a 500-word personal statement outlining interest in the health professions, future professional goals, and qualifications for the internship, and transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Attend on site regularly and maintain a flexible schedule for special assignments or requested evening activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing research papers and reports.
An optional letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor, supervisor, or mentor who can attest to the applicant’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 a clinical or community project.
Attend regular weekly didactics.
Take part in orientation, simulation-center experiences, team building and peer learning, and final presentations.