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Mountain Area Health Education Center (Linville) Program

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

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About Mountain Area Health Education Center (Linville) Program

ACGME code
4003600001
Program director
Susan Whitley
Location
Linville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Linville) Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Linville, North Carolina, sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center.

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 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
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

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

436 Hospital Dr Suite 235 Linville, NC 28646 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Linville) 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.

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

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

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Linville) Program is located at 436 Hospital Dr Suite 235 Linville, NC 28646. Its sponsoring institution is Mountain Area Health Education Center.

Who is the program director of Mountain Area Health Education Center (Linville) Program?

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