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Mountain Area Health Education Center Program

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

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About Mountain Area Health Education Center Program

ACGME code
1403600333
Program director
Nancy Kubiak
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
1,272
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mountain Area Health Education Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Asheville, North Carolina, sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,272 applications and invited about 28.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
28.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates55%
  • US DO graduates37%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White63%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Nancy Kubiak
Program coordinator
Mallory Townsend
Coordinator phone
(828) 771-3505
Program phone
(828) 771-3500
Sponsoring institution
Mountain Area Health Education Center

121 Hendersonville Road Asheville, NC 28803 Open in Google Maps

Mountain Area Health Education Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mountain Area Health Education Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mountain Area Health Education Center 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Mountain Area Health Education Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Mountain Area Health Education Center Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mountain Area Health Education Center Program?

Mountain Area Health Education Center Program received 1,272 applications and interviewed about 28.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mountain Area Health Education Center 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Mountain Area Health Education Center Program located?

Mountain Area Health Education Center Program is located at 121 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 Program?

The program director is Nancy Kubiak. The program coordinator, Mallory Townsend, is the usual contact for application questions.

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