Applying to MAHEC's OB/GYN Residency Program

MAHEC accepts applications electronically through the ERAS program only. For consideration for selection, the following components of application are carefully considered and competitively weighed:

• Transcript and academic performance at a U.S. medical school
• Step 1 and 2 USMLE scores (no substitutions)
• Clinical experience (in the United States)
• Three letters of recommendation from those who have observed academic and clinical performance
• Dean's letter
• Community involvement and service
• Medical research and experience
• Work experience (medical and non-medical)

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Residency Program Coordinator (828) 771-5537 or

Salary and Benefits

The MAHEC Division of OB/GYN offers many of the same benefits found at other hospitals and medical centers.

Salary (2011-2012, subject to change)
• 1st year - $47,000
• 2nd year - $48,250
• 3rd year - $49,500
• 4th year - $52,500

Major benefits include:
• professional liability insurance
• health insurance for self (family coverage optional at additional cost)
• term life insurance
• disability insurance for self
• Resident Training License fee
• North Carolina Medical License fee
• DEA registration fee
• Cafeteria food stipend while working in hospital.

Educational funds:
• Travel and expenses to a scientific meeting in the third or fourth year
• Educational materials in the form of $300 each year for books, journal subscriptions or PDA software

Vacation
• First and second years (per year)two weeks
• Third and fourth years (per year) three weeks

Other
• Two white coats in the 1st and 3rd year with emblem and name tag

Licensure

Temporary or permanent North Carolina licensure must be held by each resident prior to beginning training.

After the match results, a Resident's Training License application will be forwarded to the new resident by the program.

Orientation

Orientation will begin mid June of each year.

A variety of activities are organized to allow residents to get acquainted with each other, the faculty, and the staff of the MAHEC Division of OB/GYN.

First year residents are required to begin the program at the start of orientation with salary compensation.