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TidalHealth Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Salisbury, Maryland, sponsored by TidalHealth.

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About TidalHealth Program

ACGME code
1402300001
Program director
Shahabuddin Soherwardi
Location
Salisbury, Maryland
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
3,880
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
91%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

TidalHealth Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Salisbury, Maryland, sponsored by TidalHealth. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,880 applications and invited about 6.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 91% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
15
Interview rate
6.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs40%
  • Non-US IMGs51%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White6%
  • Asian71%
  • Black or African American20%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Shahabuddin Soherwardi
Program coordinator
Alexinia Covin
Coordinator phone
(140) 543-7106
Program phone
(410) 543-7106
Sponsoring institution
TidalHealth

100 East Carroll Street Salisbury, MD 21801 Open in Google Maps

TidalHealth Program: frequently asked questions

Does TidalHealth Program sponsor visas?

Yes. TidalHealth Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is TidalHealth Program IMG-friendly?

About 91% of residents at TidalHealth Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does TidalHealth Program offer?

TidalHealth Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is TidalHealth Program?

TidalHealth Program received 3,880 applications and interviewed about 6.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for TidalHealth Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has TidalHealth Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is TidalHealth Program located?

TidalHealth Program is located at 100 East Carroll Street Salisbury, MD 21801. Its sponsoring institution is TidalHealth.

Who is the program director of TidalHealth Program?

The program director is Shahabuddin Soherwardi. The program coordinator, Alexinia Covin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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