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TidalHealth Program

Surgery residency program in Salisbury, Maryland, sponsored by TidalHealth.

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About TidalHealth Program

ACGME code
4402300001
Program director
Gopal Kowdley
Location
Salisbury, Maryland
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
992
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

TidalHealth Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Salisbury, Maryland, sponsored by TidalHealth. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 992 applications and invited about 7.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
7.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates46%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs15%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White69%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Gopal Kowdley
Program coordinator
Christine Kardiasmenos
Coordinator phone
(410) 912-2913
Program phone
(410) 912-6058
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 38% of residents at TidalHealth Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does TidalHealth Program offer?

TidalHealth Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is TidalHealth Program?

TidalHealth Program received 992 applications and interviewed about 7.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Gopal Kowdley. The program coordinator, Christine Kardiasmenos, is the usual contact for application questions.

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