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Mountain Area Health Education Center Program

Transitional Year 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
9993600006
Program director
Ginger Poulton
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
527
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mountain Area Health Education Center Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Asheville, North Carolina, sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 527 applications and invited about 27.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

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

Interview rate
27.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White62%
  • Asian31%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Ginger Poulton
Program coordinator
Tealok Ray
Coordinator phone
(828) 771-3545
Sponsoring institution
Mountain Area Health Education Center

121 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?

Mountain Area Health Education Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Mountain Area Health Education Center Program?

Mountain Area Health Education Center Program received 527 applications and interviewed about 27.3% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Mountain Area Health Education Center Program located?

Mountain Area Health Education Center Program is located at 121 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 Ginger Poulton. The program coordinator, Tealok Ray, is the usual contact for application questions.