Mountain Area Health Education Center (Linville) Program
PsychiatryCommunity-based
Asheville, NC(Asheville, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#303
Specialty Rank
$60,349
PGY1 Salary
#303
Psychiatry Ranking
5th Percentile
Top 95% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003600001
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 15
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our rural track is based out of Linville, NC - the part of WNC where our rural track residents will spend the majority of their time, and where all 16 surrounding counties have been federally designated as mental health professional shortage areas. This rural track of the MAHEC Psychiatry Residency offers an opportunity to serve an area of Western North Carolina with great need for additional mental health services.
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
- 78(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $335K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $68K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,470,214
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.15
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
88°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.35
Restaurant Meal
13.09
Gas (per gallon)
$4.40
Gym Membership
53
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003600001
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Elena Perea
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 12/31/2026
- 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
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 3023400C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health
- Contact Person:
- Ben Vockery
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
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
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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