After completing medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. He has indicated that his clinical interests include MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), mammogram (breast X-ray), and CT scan. Dr. Crider is an in-network provider for Medicare insurance. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Essentia Health-South University Clinic (Fargo), Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic (Fargo), and Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic.