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Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program

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

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About Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program

ACGME code
4003600173
Program director
Susan Whitley
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
750
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Asheville, North Carolina, sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 750 applications and invited about 8.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
8.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates70%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White74%
  • Asian4%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Susan Whitley
Program coordinator
Benjamin Frost
Coordinator phone
(828) 398-5927
Program phone
(828) 398-3601
Sponsoring institution
Mountain Area Health Education Center

125 Hendersonville Rd Asheville, NC 28803 Open in Google Maps

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program sponsor visas?

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

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program?

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program received 750 applications and interviewed about 8.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) 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 (Asheville) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program located?

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program is located at 125 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 (Asheville) Program?

The program director is Susan Whitley. The program coordinator, Benjamin Frost, is the usual contact for application questions.