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TidalHealth Program

Transitional Year residency program in Salisbury, Maryland, sponsored by TidalHealth.

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About TidalHealth Program

ACGME code
9992300001
Program director
Adnan Younus
Location
Salisbury, Maryland
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
726
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.6%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

TidalHealth Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Salisbury, Maryland, sponsored by TidalHealth.

In the latest application cycle the program received 726 applications and invited about 9.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
9.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Adnan Younus
Program coordinator
Krista Maitland
Coordinator phone
(410) 912-5859
Program phone
(410) 912-6738
Sponsoring institution
TidalHealth

100 E Carroll St 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.

How competitive is TidalHealth Program?

TidalHealth Program received 726 applications and interviewed about 9.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is TidalHealth Program located?

TidalHealth Program is located at 100 E Carroll St Salisbury, MD 21801. Its sponsoring institution is TidalHealth.

Who is the program director of TidalHealth Program?

The program director is Adnan Younus. The program coordinator, Krista Maitland, is the usual contact for application questions.