Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program
PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Asheville, NC(Asheville, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#166
Specialty Rank
$60,349
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#166
Psychiatry Ranking
48th Percentile
Top 52% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003600173
- NRMP Code:
- 3023400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 108
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 26
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The psychiatry residency program at MAHEC (Mountain Area Health Education Center) was created to address the critical need for psychiatrists in rural and Western North Carolina, where all 16 counties have been federally designated as mental health professional shortage areas. Our mission is to train excellent psychiatrists who can work with rural, underserved populations and who are experts at providing consultation in primary care settings
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,349
PGY-1
$62,394
PGY-2
$64,554
PGY-3
$66,915
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 75(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $307K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $46K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,470,214
- Median Age
- 35 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.52
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
60%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.96
Restaurant Meal
9.68
Gas (per gallon)
$3.26
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003600173
- NRMP Code:
- 3023400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 108
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Elena Perea
- Email:
- psychres@mahec.net
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/30/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3023400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Mountain Area Health Education Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Mountain Area Health Education Center
- Contact Person:
- Ben Vockery
- Contact Email:
- psychres@mahec.net
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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