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Tidelands Health Program

Family Medicine residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by Tidelands Health.

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About 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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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
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.