Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The MAHEC Hendersonville Rural Family Medicine Residency Program is designed to train future family physicians with a community-centered focus. Located in Hendersonville, NC, this residency emphasizes full-spectrum care, inclusivity, and a commitment to serving rural populations. Residents experience a blend of hands-on clinical training in outpatient settings and community health projects, all while being part of a supportive learning environment. The program values personal and professional growth among its residents, aiming to produce well-rounded physician leaders who can make substantial impacts in their communities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
MAHEC's Hendersonville Rural Family Medicine Residency Program is known to be IMG-friendly. It accepts international medical graduates and is noted for its commitment to equity and inclusivity. The program values international applicants and encourages those eligible to apply, as conveyed on its application page.
Categorical Positions
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Program Website
Address
MAHEC Hendersonville, 20 E 1st Ave, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Program Director
Daniel E. Yoder, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 12 PGY-1 (Post-Graduate Year 1) MD residents and 6 PGY-1 DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) residents. The residency is composed of a diverse group of trainees who are committed to full-spectrum family medicine with an emphasis on community health and underserved populations.
PGY-1 MD
12
PGY-1 DO
6
PGY-1 IMG
5
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum is designed around professional value and flexibility, allowing residents to personalize their training according to their interests. This includes full-scope family medicine training, longitudinal obstetrics, dedicated procedure time, and diverse clinical experiences.
Application
Interviews will be scheduled on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from late October through mid-December. A casual dinner is hosted the night before interviews, and accommodations are provided in a historic B&B. Candidates can also arrange for second look visits. Application requirements include a complete ERAS application with CV, medical school transcript, three letters of recommendation, USMLE or COMLEX scores, MSPE, and personal statement.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple clinic and hospital locations including Blue Ridge Health and Pardee Hospital.
Fellowship
The program offers opportunities for advanced fellowship training in various specializations after residency. Specific details about fellowships pursued by recent graduates should be sought through the program's fellowship section or contacting their administration.
Resident Life
Overview
The Hendersonville Rural Family Medicine Residency Program focuses on community-centered full-spectrum care with an emphasis on training family physicians to serve in underserved areas.
On Call Schedule
During intern year, residents spend two weeks on night float while rotating at Mission Hospital on inpatient pediatrics and one week during the away OB rotation in Greensboro. Second and third year residents are on call an average of 33 nights per year, which includes weekends.
# of Years of Program
The residency is a 3-year program.
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Alumni
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers the opportunity to train in full-scope family medicine that is robust and unopposed, provides dedicated procedure time, high-volume longitudinal obstetrics, and clinical exposure to equip residents for their future.
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