Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Hendersonville, North Carolina, sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center.
See how you matchAbout Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program
- ACGME code
- 1203621575
- Program director
- Daniel Yoder
- Location
- Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 358
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 29.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 6%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Hendersonville, 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 358 applications and invited about 29.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.
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
- 29.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates78%
- US DO graduates17%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women89%
- Men11%
- White89%
- Asian17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Daniel Yoder
- Program coordinator
- Tracie Hazelett
- Coordinator phone
- (828) 288-4883
- Program phone
- (813) 294-2173
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Mountain Area Health Education Center
Hendersonville Family Medicine Residency 709 N. Justice St., Suite B Hendersonville, NC 28791 Open in Google Maps
Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program: frequently asked questions
Does Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program IMG-friendly?
About 6% of residents at Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program offer?
Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program?
Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program received 358 applications and interviewed about 29.6% 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 Rural 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 Rural 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 Rural Program located?
Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program is located at Hendersonville Family Medicine Residency 709 N. Justice St., Suite B Hendersonville, NC 28791. Its sponsoring institution is Mountain Area Health Education Center.
Who is the program director of Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program?
The program director is Daniel Yoder. The program coordinator, Tracie Hazelett, is the usual contact for application questions.