Transitional Year Residency

• Provide a comprehensive education through a diverse range of rotational and didactic curricula, including exposure to ambulatory medicine, emergency medicine, general surgery, internal medicine and intensive care, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.  
• Cultivate and sustain a culture of professional success by offering residents and faculty the necessary resources to thrive as effective healthcare providers.  
• Foster a diverse community for residents, faculty members and patients to expose residents to a variety of healthcare teams and settings, ensuring comprehensive clinical experiences.  

• Provide residents with opportunities in scholarly activity and quality improvement endeavors that contribute to the enhancement of foundational medical knowledge and to promote a culture of continuous improvement for residents and faculty.  
• Promote well-being and self-care behaviors among residents, providing them with the necessary tools to prioritize and maintain their personal well-being throughout their careers in medicine.
• Prepare residents for the next stage of their training by ensuring they possess a comprehensive skill set, including competence in the utilization of technology and an understanding of quality and patient safety principles. 

How to apply 

• Applications are coordinated through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All applicants should submit their completed application through ERAS. Our residency program team will begin reviewing completed applications in September. More information and applications can be found on the ERAS website.  

The TidalHealth Transitional Year Residency program can be found in ERAS under the ACGME #9992300001. The NRMP program code is 2316999P0.

International medical school graduates

International medical school graduates should look for special instructions or contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates directly at 215-386-5900. 

Apply on ERAS Website

Visa requirements

• J-1 Visa: Foreign medical graduates must have a J-1 visa, permanent resident status, employment authorization document or green card.  

USMLE scores

• Preference: Preference is given to applicants with a Step 1 passing score and Step 2 score of 220 or higher (first attempt).  

ECFMG certification  

• Submission deadline: ECFMG certification must be obtained by the time the rank order list is submitted (February).  

Personal statement

• Please provide us with your postgraduate plans for year two.  

Year of graduation

• Preference: We prefer candidates who have graduated within the last four years.  

Required documentation 

• Three letters of recommendation  
• Curriculum vitae  
• Personal statement
• Dean's letter/Medical School Performance
• Evaluation (MSPE)  
• Medical school transcripts
• USMLE/COMLEX scores 

U.S. medical school graduates

• Completion of medical school in four years, or the minimum time required for the degree.
• No more than one failed attempt on any medical school course or portion of the USMLE or COMLEX.

International medical graduates (IMGs)

• Successful completion of medical education from an accredited medical school.
• Certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
• Documentation of United States citizenship, permanent residency or lawful status.
• Clinical experience of working in the United States is preferred.
• Research and scholarly activities will be considered favorably.
• USMLE CK scores greater than 220 and passing on the first attempt are preferred.
• Graduation from medical school within the last three years is preferred.

All qualified applications will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis.