TidalHealth Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Salisbury, MD(Salisbury, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
#356
Specialty Rank
$65,969
PGY1 Salary
40.0%
IMG %
#356
Surgery Ranking
1st Percentile
Top 99% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402300001
- NRMP Code:
- 2316440C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 72
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer a exceptional training program that exposes residents to community general surgery. Our program includes time in orthopedics and urology to enhance the ability of our residents to practice in rural settings. We have a comprehensive academic program and encourage research during the course of their 5 year stay with us. We encourage robust participation in developing the program through resident feedback as this program is just being established.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$65,969
PGY-1
$68,464
PGY-2
$71,683
PGY-3
$74,342
PGY-4
$77,100
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 121(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $565K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $70K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 41.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,161,707
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.15
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
266 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.29
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402300001
- NRMP Code:
- 2316440C0
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 72
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gopal Chandru Kowdley
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 9/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2025 - 1/19/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, Negotiable
- June Start Date:
- June 19
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2316440C0, 2316440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- TidalHealth Penninsula Regional
- Primary Teaching Site:
- TidalHealth Penninsula Regional
- Contact Person:
- John Crockett
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 40.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 60.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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