Mountain Area Health Education Center Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Jessica Knapp, DO
Mountain Area Health Education Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kelci Dishner, MD
Mountain Area Health Education Ctr
Locations
Mountain Area Health Education Ctr
Sports Med Pgm
123 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
501 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801-4686
509 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801-4690
1 University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804
701 Warren Wilson Rd
Swannanoa, NC 28778
534 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
129 Mcdowell St
Asheville, NC 28801
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 20, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 11, 2025 - Dec 4, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 19, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 10, 2026 - Dec 3, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.