J-1 Visa Waivers and the Conrad 30 Program: How International Medical Graduates Can Fill Rural Physician Shortages

Key Takeaways The J-1 waiver program allows international medical graduates who completed U.S. residency training to remain in the country by committing to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) or Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) for three years. The Conrad 30 program permits each state to recommend up to 30 J-1 waiver physicians annually, while … Continued