Tidelands Health Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by Tidelands Health.
See how you matchAbout Tidelands Health Program
- ACGME code
- 1204500670
- Program director
- Michael Malone
- Location
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 408
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 57.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 13%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Tidelands Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by Tidelands Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 408 applications and invited about 57.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 57.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates38%
- US DO graduates50%
- US IMGs13%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White67%
- Asian33%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander8%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Michael Malone
- Program coordinator
- David Nelson
- Coordinator phone
- (843) 652-1293
- Program phone
- (843) 652-1641
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Tidelands Health
4320 Holmestown Road Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 Open in Google Maps
Tidelands Health Program: frequently asked questions
Does Tidelands Health Program sponsor visas?
Tidelands Health Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Tidelands Health Program IMG-friendly?
About 13% of residents at Tidelands Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Tidelands Health Program offer?
Tidelands Health Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Tidelands Health Program?
Tidelands Health Program received 408 applications and interviewed about 57.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tidelands Health Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Tidelands Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Tidelands Health Program located?
Tidelands Health Program is located at 4320 Holmestown Road Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. Its sponsoring institution is Tidelands Health.
Who is the program director of Tidelands Health Program?
The program director is Michael Malone. The program coordinator, David Nelson, is the usual contact for application questions.