Mountain Area Health Education Center Program Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Asheville, North Carolina, sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center.
See how you matchAbout Mountain Area Health Education Center Program
- ACGME code
- 2203621340
- Program director
- Lauren Knowlson
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 5%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Mountain Area Health Education Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Asheville, North Carolina, sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates90%
- US DO graduates5%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs5%
Demographics
- Women95%
- Men5%
- White60%
- Asian25%
- Black or African American15%
- American Indian or Alaska Native10%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lauren Knowlson
- Program coordinator
- Taryn Smith
- Coordinator phone
- (828) 771-5537
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Mountain Area Health Education Center
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology 119 Hendersonville Rd 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 5% of residents at Mountain Area Health Education Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% 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 5 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Mountain Area Health Education Center Program located?
Mountain Area Health Education Center Program is located at Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology 119 Hendersonville Rd 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 Lauren Knowlson. The program coordinator, Taryn Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.