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Mountain Area Health Education Center Program

Asheville, North Carolina

OB/GYN

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The MAHEC Ob/Gyn Residency program offers a unique training experience emphasizing maternal-fetal care and community hospital medicine. With a focus on serving the diverse population of Western North Carolina, it provides the opportunity for residents to gain extensive experience in high-risk obstetrics and various subspecialty areas, alongside involvement in community health initiatives and research training.

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Program Details

Specialty

OB/GYN

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The residency program welcomes International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who hold a currently-valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). They are also interested in individuals with training licenses necessary for the residency program, which indicates willingness to consider IMGs.

Categorical Positions

5

Categorical Positions (detail)

Not specified, but it is a residency program implying categorical positions without mentioning specifics about prelim or rural positions.

Program Website

Address

121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803

Program Director

Lauren Knowlson, MD, FACOG

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Current Residents

Overview

The current residents include 5 PGY-1 MD residents, 5 PGY-2 residents, 5 PGY-3 residents, and 4 PGY-4 residents. This diverse group brings a range of experiences and backgrounds, further enriched by their passion for women's health and commitment to community care.

PGY-1 MD

The current residency program has 5 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled for the academic year.

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Out of the 5 PGY-1 residents, 2 are International Medical Graduates.

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The curriculum includes simulation training in a state-of-the-art Simulation Center, with at least 20% of didactic time dedicated to simulations, designed for adult learners.

Application

- Application Deadline: September 25, 2024
- First Release Date for Interview Offers: October 29, 2024, with rolling offers to follow (Applicants have 48 hours to accept or decline offer).
- Number of Interview Slots: 80
- Number of Residency Positions: 5
- Final Notice of Application Status: November 27, 2024
- Interview Time: 1:00–5:00 pm EST for various interview dates from November to December 2024
- Second Look: February 7, 2025

# of Locations

Residents will work at various locations, primarily at a Baby-Friendly designated hospital and other community settings in Western North Carolina.

Fellowship

Graduates of the MAHEC Ob/Gyn Residency program have the opportunity to pursue various fellowships after completion. Specific emphasis is placed on training that leads to future opportunities in subspecialties such as maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, and reproductive endocrinology, among others.

Resident Life

Overview

MAHEC offers a unique residency experience as a hybrid program that merges large academic center opportunities with a supportive community-based setting, utilizing a patient-centered interprofessional team approach.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The residency program typically lasts 4 years, with comprehensive training across various specialties in obstetrics and gynecology.

Housing

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Alumni

The program reports that residents have opportunities in community-centered programs and are exposed to various specialties and high-risk cases during their training. Specific fellowship information is not disclosed, but it mentions that alumni engage in diverse training environments including international training.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Not explicitly detailed in the text, but mentions extensive training, patient-centered care, exposure to high-risk obstetrics, mentorship, research opportunities, and community engagement.

PGY-1 Salary

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