Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mountain Area Health Education Center Rural Program

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

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About 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
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.