Salisbury, MD – TidalHealth is proud to announce that its Family Medicine Residency Program has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This prestigious achievement marks a significant milestone in TidalHealth’s commitment to enhancing healthcare education and improving access to primary care on the Delmarva Peninsula.
This accreditation enables TidalHealth’s Family Medicine Residency Program to accept its first class of residents, who will start their training in July 2025. These residents will receive comprehensive medical training, gaining hands-on experience in primary care and community medicine, family medicine obstetrics, inpatient medicine, obesity and lifestyle medicine, and rural health, all while working under the guidance of TidalHealth’s esteemed faculty.
The establishment of an accredited Family Medicine Residency Program reflects TidalHealth’s dedication to addressing the growing demand for primary care physicians in rural and underserved communities. Family medicine residents will receive specialized training that prepares them to provide holistic and patient-centered care, improving patient outcomes and fostering community wellness.
“We are thrilled to be the first accredited Family Medicine residency program on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Our dedicated team has worked diligently to create a robust educational experience for our residents and enhance quality patient care access for our community,” said Dr. Katherine Goth, Program Director of the TidalHealth Family Medicine Residency Program.
“Achieving accreditation as a Family Medicine Residency Program is a thrilling experience for our team and community. Having witnessed firsthand the need for primary care physicians in our area, this program brings us one step closer to meeting that vital demand,” added Sonon Cox, Program Coordinator of the TidalHealth Family Medicine Residency Program.
With the accreditation now in place, TidalHealth’s Family Medicine faculty has begun recruiting its first class of four residents. Interested applicants can find more information on the TidalHealth Family Medicine Residency Program on the website or by contacting the program directly at fmresidency@tidalhealth.org.utline
