Why Choose Asheville?
Innovative Curriculum
- Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs) modeled after Harvard’s “Cambridge Model”
- Block calendar that incorporates longitudinal outpatient rotations and inpatient rotations, organized within an individualized scheduling framework to optimize continuity and depth of clinical exposure.
- Built-in flexibility for self-directed learning
Continuity & Relationships
- Sustained connections with patients, preceptors, peers, and the community
- Emphasis on patient-centered care across multiple disciplines
- Regular advising sessions for academic planning and feedback
Diverse Clinical Experiences
- Clinical education through MAHEC, Mission Health, and regional hospitals
- Rural medicine opportunities across Western North Carolina
- Simulation-based training and hands-on learning in advanced facilities
Weekly Didactics
- Comprehensive, structured sessions designed to deepen your understanding of core clinical topics alongside your cohort
- Dynamic, case-based learning paired with specialty-focused discussions to enhance critical thinking
- Hands-on simulation experiences at our state-of-the-art center, providing practical, skills-based training
Personalized Support
- Dedicated faculty
- Supportive administrative team
- Strong mentorship and guidance
Professional Development
- Master Clinician sessions and Art of Medicine series to enhance student and faculty engagement
- Interprofessional collaboration across disciplines
- Student leadership opportunities in various areas of interest