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Connecting students, parents and organizations that have an interest in healthcare careers in Western North Carolina.

Health career programs for high school students & beyond as part of our mission to inspire & equip the next generation of healthcare professionals & expand access to care for all, with a vision to create a healthier community in Western North Carolina. Proud supporter of The NC AHEC Scholars Program, which aims to improve the diversity and distribution of all health professions and to support health systems transformation in WNC.

10/30/2026

At the Rural Fellowship Retreat this past month, outgoing and incoming Rural Fellows gathered to reflect on the successes and challenges of their first year in practice, share lessons learned, and set goals for the future. Led by MAHEC's Kylie Agee and Dr. Benjamin Gilmer along with UNC SOM's Dr. Crister Brady, and Lisa Long, the Rural Fellowship serves as an opportunity to foster community and connection between Fellows serving across multiple disciplines and counties. Through this unique partnership between MAHEC and the UNC School of Medicine, Fellows are supported in developing their clinical, leadership, teaching, and community engagement skills while serving rural North Carolina.

By investing in rural providers, strengthening preceptor development, and building lasting community partnerships, the Rural Fellowship Program is helping shape a stronger healthcare workforce for the communities that need it most. 🩺🌳

10/28/2026

That's a wrap on our 2026 Asheville Health Careers Conference!🎉

Yesterday, we partnered with AB-Tech and welcomed high school students from all over WNC for a day of exploring healthcare careers, connecting with students persuing healthcare pathways, and discovering college options and future opportunities.

We're incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this event possible, from our participating organizations and presenters to our volunteers and community supporters.

Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. 💜👩‍⚕️

Here's a sneak peak of our day yesterday- more pictures to come!

10/15/2026

‼️ Our Asheville Health Careers Conference on October 27th is now AT CAPACITY for student registration.

However, we still have plenty of opportunities for students interested in healthcare!

We host 3 conferences annually and will hold another one at Isothermal Community College in March 2027! 🎉
Stay tuned for more information.

Additionally, our Passport Program provides high school students grades 9-12 the opportunity to engage in hands-on healthcare related activities along with educational material including didactics and mentoring, as well as educational trips! (See UNC Day on The Hill post. 😊) Students can keep track of all events, conferences, and experiential learning trips with this portal.

Link to Passport Program Application: https://pub.mahec.net/sites/sam-student-programs/register/292

With any other questions, please contact
[email protected]

10/14/2026

🚌 Join MAHEC for UNC-Chapel Hill's "Day on the Hill" on Friday, November 6, 2026! This trip is for high school students interested in exploring healthcare careers and college opportunities. You'll tour the campus, learn about college admissions, meet current UNC students, and ask representatives from UNC's health professional schools about career paths. The day also includes health-related activities and lunch in a campus dining hall.

You MUST be a part of the MAHEC Passport Program to participate, and it is never to late to join! Sign up here: MAHEC SamStudentPrograms

If you are already a Passport Program participant and are interesting in joining us for a full day of health careers exploration, register now using this link: https://forms.gle/jshWgk3j2VXrsL6w9

📣Reminder: the deadline to register for this trip is THIS FRIDAY, 10/17!!!

10/12/2026

‼️ Registration STILL open ‼️

We’re reaching out with one last call for students interested in exploring careers in healthcare!

Our upcoming Asheville Health Careers Conference is a great opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to learn more about the many career paths available in healthcare, connect with professionals, and explore future opportunities in the field.

We currently have space for 55 more students, and registration will close early if we hit capacity. If you have students who may be interested, we encourage you to share this opportunity with them as soon as possible!

Registration will remain open until Friday, 10/16 unless spots fill before then.

Student Registration:
https://pub.mahec.net/sites/sam-student-programs/register/374

Chaperone Registration: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019ea8b5992c77478a127b9562561a8d

We hope to see you there!

10/09/2026

We’ve had such a busy week!

We started off the week by tabling at Hendersonville High School, where we met with lots of awesome and motivated students to tell them about our programs. We even saw one of our current Passport Program students, Evee, who was able to give insight on her experience with this program to other students who had questions. 🥰

Tuesday night, we hosted our second AHEC Scholars didactic session! We are super grateful for all of the mentors who went out of their way to have these speed sessions with our scholars. Conversations like these are so valuable for students pursuing careers in healthcare. Having the opportunity to learn directly from experienced professionals allows students to gain real-world insight, ask questions, explore different career paths, and learn from the experiences of those who have been in their shoes. 👟 🩺

To finish the week off, yesterday we attended a CFNC event at Blue Ridge Community College! Devon and her team allowed us to highlight our programs to educators across the region who were learning all about helping their students apply to college.

We are so grateful for all of our opportunities and partners who make our programs run smoothly! We would not be able to do it without you all. 🥹❤️

10/07/2026

What is the MAHEC Medical Mentoring Program?

Our Health Careers program director, Leslie Council talks about how the MAHEC Medical Mentoring Program helps aspiring healthcare professionals explore careers, gain hands-on experiences, build meaningful connections, and take the next step toward their future in healthcare. 🩺💙

Ready to explore where a career in healthcare could take you? If you will be a Junior or Senior during the 2027-2028 school year, we’d love to have you apply and join the MAHEC family!
🎓 Applications for the 2027-2028 MMMP cohort open November 1!

🎥And a special thanks to Wynn Media for this beautiful video!

10/02/2026

🔔 Exciting news!

We are opening our MAHEC Medical Mentoring Program applications for the 2027-2028 Cohort on November 1st! 🎉

If you are a rising Junior or Senior with a strong interest in a healthcare career- this is the program for you!

Stay tuned for more program information and updates, and please reach out to us with any questions:

[email protected]

09/30/2026

“Find Out Who You Are and Do it on Purpose” 🦋

Only 75 miles from Dolly Parton’s birthplace, Southwestern Community College was the perfect setting for “Pathways to Purpose”, a health careers conference that brought together more than 200 students last Friday, September 25…9 2 5….9:5! Students from 8 counties spent the day exploring health care careers and discovering ways to build meaningful futures close to home and beyond. With support from 15 community partners, colleges, and employers, they learned that a career in health care can begin with curiosity, compassion, a strong work ethic and one brave first step.

Our little sparrows brought energy and encouragement to every conversation cheering one another on and making new connections along the way. Their enthusiasm was a reminder that purpose often begins with by simply showing up and being willing to learn. Thank you to every student, speaker, volunteer, partner, college, and employer who helped bring the day to life. It took a whole lot of people working 9 to 5 and then some to make it happen!

Students, keep asking questions and exploring what’s possible. You don’t need to know every step yet. Just start with the next one. We’ll see you on down the road!

09/29/2026

📣 Registration is still open for our upcoming 26th Annual Asheville Health Careers Conference on October 27th!

This conference is for any high school students in the surrounding areas who are interested in learning more about Health Care careers.

Let's help you find your path. ✨

Teachers, counselors, leaders - Bring your students!

‼️ Registration will close when we hit capacity.

Student Registration link: https://pub.mahec.net/sites/sam-student-programs

If you are an interested Chaperone or Exhibitor, please email: [email protected]

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121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC
28803

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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