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Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC · 2 months ago

WNC HEART Student Internship-Summer 2026

Asheville, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is seeking students for the WNC HEART Student Internship for Summer 2026. This internship provides meaningful opportunities for students interested in healthcare careers, particularly in rural medicine, through clinical shadowing and project work in a rural primary care practice.

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Responsibilities

Students will explore the world of healthcare through a range of clinical and non-clinical shadowing based on individual interests, participating in and presenting on a clinical/community project, and attending regular weekly didactics

The project work will be determined and overseen by a project leader at MAHEC

Students will gain a greater understanding of issues in rural medicine and the complex social factors rural areas face

Qualification

Healthcare career interestRural medicine focusOrganizational skillsProblem solving skillsCommunication skillsCustomer service attitudeDiscretion with informationDiverse work stylesMicrosoft Office skillsAttention to detail

Required

Candidates must upload a resume

Candidates must upload a 500-word personal statement outlining interest in the health professions, future professional goals, interest in rural health and qualifications for the internship

Candidates must upload transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)

Candidates must be from a rural North Carolina county

Candidates must be a rising sophomore, junior, senior, or post baccalaureate student

Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA

Superior organizational skills and attention to detail

Must have excellent problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills with ability to work under minimal supervision

Must demonstrate ability to work with diverse work styles

Must possess an exemplary customer service attitude in all interactions within the organization and with clients, and practices

Must demonstrate discretion when dealing with sensitive medical information as is appropriate to position

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required for work with department staff and clinical site