Transitional YearCommunity-based

Tidelands Health Program

Transitional Year residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by Tidelands Health.

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About Tidelands Health Program

ACGME code
9994500003
Program director
Henry Lau
Location
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
479
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Tidelands Health Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by Tidelands Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 479 applications and invited about 25.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
25.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Henry Lau
Program coordinator
Renee Bentley
Coordinator phone
(843) 652-1759
Program phone
(843) 652-8440
Sponsoring institution
Tidelands Health

4320 Holmestown Rd 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?

Tidelands Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Tidelands Health Program?

Tidelands Health Program received 479 applications and interviewed about 25.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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

Where is Tidelands Health Program located?

Tidelands Health Program is located at 4320 Holmestown Rd Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. Its sponsoring institution is Tidelands Health.

Who is the program director of Tidelands Health Program?

The program director is Henry Lau. The program coordinator, Renee Bentley, is the usual contact for application questions.