Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Boone, North Carolina, sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center.
See how you matchAbout Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) Program
- ACGME code
- 1203600672
- Program director
- Molly Benedum
- Location
- Boone, North Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 314
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 37.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Boone, North Carolina, sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 314 applications and invited about 37.9% 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 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 37.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates65%
- US DO graduates35%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women76%
- Men24%
- White100%
- Asian18%
- Black or African American6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Molly Benedum
- Program coordinator
- Franklin Pierce
- Coordinator phone
- (336) 848-8887
- Program phone
- (828) 386-9988
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Mountain Area Health Education Center
148 NC 105-Extension Suite 102 Boone, NC 28607 Open in Google Maps
Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) 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 (Boone) Program IMG-friendly?
Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) 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 (Boone) Program offer?
Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) Program?
Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) Program received 314 applications and interviewed about 37.9% 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 (Boone) 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 (Boone) 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 (Boone) Program located?
Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) Program is located at 148 NC 105-Extension Suite 102 Boone, NC 28607. Its sponsoring institution is Mountain Area Health Education Center.
Who is the program director of Mountain Area Health Education Center (Boone) Program?
The program director is Molly Benedum. The program coordinator, Franklin Pierce, is the usual contact for application questions.