TidalHealth Program
About This Program
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 Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gopal Chandru Kowdley, PhD, MD
TidalHealth
Primary Program Contact
Christine Marie Kardiasmenos, MD
TidalHealth
Locations
TidalHealth
General Surgery Residency Program
100 E Carroll St
Salisbury, MD 21801-5422
801 Middleford Rd
Seaford, DE 19973
111 Michigan Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20010-2970
100 E Carroll St
Salisbury, MD 21801
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287-1629
22 S Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201-1595
22 S Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201-1595
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- PD letter for those who are currently in programs or have been in GME programs
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 9
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.