Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The MAHEC General Surgery Residency program, in collaboration with Mission Hospital, is a five-year training program featuring a diverse range of surgical rotations including trauma, vascular, pediatric, and minimally invasive surgery. With over 35,000 surgical procedures performed each year and a strong faculty base, residents are immersed in a high-volume surgical environment designed to provide comprehensive education and hands-on experience. The program is dedicated to training skilled surgeons while fostering a collegial and supportive atmosphere.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
MAHEC accepts graduates from both U.S. and international medical schools, and explicitly mentions the acceptance of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification. However, it does not explicitly state a visa sponsorship policy for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
Program Website
Address
121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Program Director
Courtney Sommer, MD, FACS
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents in the MAHEC General Surgery Residency program comprise a mix of MD and DO graduates. The first-year (PGY-1) residents include a diverse group, with representatives from various medical schools, including one IMG among the six PGY-1 MD residents, and a single DO resident. Overall, the program features a total of 34 residents across different post-graduate years (PGYs).
PGY-1 MD
6
PGY-1 DO
1
PGY-1 IMG
1
Curriculum & Education
Overview
During the five-year residency, residents will complete surgical rotations including rural hospital surgery, wound, breast, burn, acute care surgery, pediatric surgery, trauma surgery, vascular surgery, endocrine surgery, minimally invasive surgery, oncology, colorectal surgery, and hepatobiliary and pancreas surgery.
Application
The application process for the MAHEC General Surgery Residency is conducted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). A complete ERAS application is required, including CV, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, medical school transcripts, performance evaluation, and licensing exam scores. Interviews typically occur from mid-October through mid-December.
# of Locations
The residency program involves training at multiple locations including Mission Hospital, Mission Children’s Hospital, and the Charles George VA Medical Center.
Fellowship
The MAHEC General Surgery Residency Program offers a range of fellowship opportunities, including Surgical Critical Care Fellowship, Trauma Surgery Faculty roles, and various subspecialty surgery disciplines. Recent graduates have pursued a surgical critical care fellowship at George Washington University and other fellowships in areas such as minimally invasive surgery and composites in vascular surgery, ensuring broad training and opportunities post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The MAHEC General Surgery Residency Program is in collaboration with Mission Hospital, offering a diverse range of surgical rotations and extensive clinical exposure over five years.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5
Housing
There is no specific mention of housing support or stipends for residents detailed in the provided text. Residents may need to research local housing options independently.
Alumni
The alumni information for the MAHEC General Surgery Residency is scarce in the provided text, but it was noted that graduates have pursued fellowships and various appointments. Detailed outcomes can be found on their alumni page.
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