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Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Asheville, North Carolina, sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center.

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About Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program

ACGME code
1203611219
Program director
Susan Alexander
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
563
Latest cycle
Interview rate
36.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Asheville, North Carolina, sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 563 applications and invited about 36.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 59 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural and women's health tracks.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
36.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates74%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women80%
  • Men20%
  • White94%
  • Asian6%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Susan Alexander
Program coordinator
Natalie Smith
Coordinator phone
(828) 257-4709
Program phone
(828) 771-4217
Sponsoring institution
Mountain Area Health Education Center

123 Hendersonville Road Asheville, NC 28803 Open in Google Maps

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program IMG-friendly?

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program offer?

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program?

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program received 563 applications and interviewed about 36.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program located?

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program is located at 123 Hendersonville Road Asheville, NC 28803. Its sponsoring institution is Mountain Area Health Education Center.

Who is the program director of Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program?

The program director is Susan Alexander. The program coordinator, Natalie Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.