J1 Waiver Positions

J1 Visas
More information for physicians with J1 visas:

Alabama
Debra Robbins
Alabama Department of Public Health
Office of Primary Care & Rural Health
RSA Tower, Suite 1040
Montgomery, AL 36104
Telephone: 334-206-5441
Fax: 334-206-5434
Email: ruralhealth@adph.state.al.us
J1 Visa: Please visit the Alabama Office of Primary Care and Rural Health website for specific information on Alabama's State-30 and Appalachian Regional Commission J-1 Visa Waiver Programs including policies, required application documents, and other information.
To learn more about the J-1 Visa Program, visit our website at www.adph.org/ruralhealth.

Alaska
Triptaa Surve
State of Alaska DHSS
Health Planning & Systems Development
3601 C St., Suite 990
Anchorage, AK 99503
Telephone: (907) 334-2640
Fax: (907) 561-3011
Email: triptaa.surve@alaska.gov

J1 Visa: Alaska participates in the State Conrad 30 program but we do not provide direct recruitment services for J1 candidates. Opportunities for J1 physicians in Alaska are limited. Specialties are accepted. To request a State of Alaska Conrad 30 waiver recommendation letter, candidates need to: 1) apply for a J-1 Visa waiver through the U.S. Department of State; 2) get a waiver review case number from U.S. Department of State; 3) secure an employment contract with a medical facility in a HPSA, signed by the candidate and the head of the facility, to provide patient care for at least 40 hours per week for a 3-year term; 4) send required information to Mark Millard at the Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services.
Workforce Information

Arizona
Fabian Valle
Workforce Programs, Office of Health Systems Development (HSD) AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS)
1740 W. Adams
Room 410
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Telephone: 602-542-1066
Fax: 602-542-2011 (mark Attn: J-1 Visa Waiver)
Email: vallef@azdhs.gov

J1 Visa: PLEASE NOTE: The 3RNet Arizona 3RNet state page/Rural Recruitment & Retention program does not have information about J-1 employment opportunities, waivers, or sites. Please contact the Arizona Department of Health Services, Health Systems Development at (520) 542-1219.
Other Notes: For Federal HRSA J-1 and Arizona State information go the following links:

http://www.globalhealth.gov/newguidelines1.shtml

Visit the HSD website for more information on the J-1 Visa Waiver Program

Arkansas
J-1 CVs to:
Email: randall.anderson@arkansas.gov

California
Tina Nagy, PRHD J-1 Coordinator
Department of Healthcare Services
1501 Capitol Avenue, Ste 71.6044, MS 8500
PO Box 997413
Sacramento, CA 95899-7413
Telephone: 916-449-5753
Fax: 916-449-5777
Email: tina.nagy@dhcs.ca.gov

Colorado
Sara Allard and Aaron Ortiz
Colorado Provider Recruitment Program
3033 S. Parker Rd., Ste. 606
Aurora, CO 80014
Telephone: 1-800-851-6782
Fax: (303) 832-7496
Email: cpr@coruralhealth.org

J1 Visa: If you have questions regarding the J-1 visa application process, contact the Primary Care Office at the Colorado Department of Health and Environment at: Primary Care Office, PSD, A-4 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246-1530 303-692-2470 http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/primarycare/j1/index.html or http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/primarycare/index.html
Other Notes: To learn about J-1 jobs in Colorado, please click the link below to fill out the Provider Interview Form. You will then be contacted by staff from the Colorado Provider Recruitment Programs regarding job openings across the state, primarily in rural communities.
Fill out Provider Interview Form here to receive information on current J1 opportunities in CO!

Connecticut
Marijane Mitchell
CT Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue, MS# 11PSI
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Telephone: (860) 509-7668
Email: marijane.mitchell@ct.gov

J1 Visa: CT participates in the Conrad 30 J-1 visa program and will consider any specialty type for physician placements.
See the website http://www.dph.state.ct.us/Licensure/licensure.htm for a J-1 application package.

For questions regarding shortage areas, please see the HPSA web site http://www.dph.state.ct.us/PB/HISR/HPSA.htm or call Marijane Mitchell at (860) 509-7658, e-mail marijane.mitchell@po.state.ct.us.

Delaware
Joan Barnwell
Delaware Division of Public Health
Health Systems Management
417 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
Telephone: 302-744-4555
Fax: 302-739-3313
Email: Joan.Barnwell@state.de.us
J1 Visa: Accepting all specialties based on community need and shortage designation. We do not provide a list of health care facilities for candidates to call directly. Please mail CV and cover letter to the above address. This information will be kept on file and provided to interested health care facilities.
Other Notes: Specialties considered based on community need and shortage designation. We do not provide a list of health care facilities for candidates to call directly. Please mail CV and cover letter to the above address. This information will be kept on file and provided to interested health care facilities.

Florida
Karen Lundberg
Florida Department of Health
State Primary Care Office
Email: Karen_Lundberg@doh.state.fl.us
J1 Visa: The deadline for submission of applications for the 2008-2009 cycle is November 3, 2008. Download a copy of the Program Guidelines and Application (PDF 138kb)from http://www.doh.state.fl.us/workforce/recruit1/PDFFiles/J1_Guidelines_08.pdf

Georgia
Donna Crews
Georgia Department of Community Health
State Office of Rural Health
502 South 7th Street
Cordele, Georgia 31015
Telephone: 229-401-3088
Fax: 229-401-3077
Email: dcrews@dch.ga.gov
J1 Visa: The purpose of the Georgia J-1 Visa Waiver Program is to improve access to quality health care in underserved communities of Georgia by sponsoring international medical graduates holding J-1 Visas. The Program is designed to be consistent with other laws, regulations, health care programs and policies of the State of Georgia, the U.S. Department of State (DOS), the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).

Hawai`i
R. Scott Daniels, Ph.D
Hawai`i State Office of Rural Health
PO Box 1675
Honoka`a, HI 96727
Telephone: 808-775-8883
Fax: 808-775-8889
Email: scott.daniels@doh.hawaii.gov
J1 Visa: Hawai'i participates in the State Conrad 30 program but we do not provide direct recruitment services for J1 candidates. There are several Conrad 30 slots available, but opportunities for J1 physicians in the State of Hawai'i are very limited. Specialties are accepted. To request a State of Hawai'i Conrad 30 waiver recommendation letter, candidates need to: 1) apply for a J-1 Visa waiver through the U.S. Department of State; 2) get a waiver review case number from U.S. Department of State; 3) secure an employment contract with a medical facility in a HPSA or Medically Underserved Area, signed by the candidate and the head of the facility, to provide patient care for at least 40 hours per week for a 3-year term; 4) send required information to Scott Daniels at the Hawai'i Dept. of Health, State Office of Rural Health.

Idaho
Laura Rowen
Idaho Primary Care Office
450 W. State Street, 4th Floor
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
Telephone: (208) 334-5993
Fax: (208) 332-7262
Email: rowenl@dhw.idaho.gov
J1 Visa: Contact Laura Rowen, Idaho State Office of Rural Health & Primary Care for information. rowenl@dhw.idaho.gov, or (208) 334-5993
Other Notes: The Idaho Conrad J-1 Visa Waiver Program is outlined in Title 39, Chapter 61 of Idaho Code.
Idaho State Office of Rural Health & Primary Care

Illinois
Bronwyn Jones-Leach
Illinois Department of Public Health
535 West Jefferson
Springfield, IL 62761
Telephone: 217-782-1624
Fax: 217-782-2547
Email: bronwyn.jones@illinois.gov
J1 Visa: Assistance available for "State 30" J1 waiver requests. Not accepting CVs and have no information on J1 recruiting facilities. The application processing period is October 1 - September 30.
State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Application

Indiana
Natalie Brown
Indiana Primary Health Care Association
1006 E. Washington St., Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Telephone: 317-630-0845
Fax: 317-630-0849
Email: nbrown@indianapca.org
J1 Visa: Indiana participates in the State 30 program with a focus on primary health care. Limited specialist positions are available.
Other Notes: Applications accepted from October 1st - October 31st each year. Please email or call for more information.

Iowa
Bobbi Buckner Bentz
Iowa Department of Public Health
Bureau of Health Care Access
321 E 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
Telephone: 515-281-7223
Fax: 515-242-6384
Email: bbuckner@idph.state.ia.us
J1 Visa: MESSAGE TO J-1 VISA PRACTITIONERS: Please contact hospitals and clinics directly to discuss employment opportunities. If you receive a job offer, the hiring facility will contact our office to obtain a J-1 waiver on your behalf. Waivers are not issued directly to practitioners. Please do not contact a facility if the Iowa job description indicates "Not a J-1 Visa site."
Other Notes: J-1 waivers are available in Iowa's health professional shortage areas (HPSA) and medically underserved areas (MUA and MUP).
Iowa Department of Public Health

Kansas
Barbara Huske
Office of Local and Rural Health
1000 S.W. Jackson, Suite 340
Topeka, KS 66612-1365
Telephone: (785) 296-2742
Email: bhuske@kdhe.state.ks.us
J1 Visa: Kansas participates in the State 30 (Conrad) J-1 Visa Waiver Program. Contact Barbara Huske,(785)296-2742, bhuske@kdheks.gov. Application information is available at the web site http://www.kdheks.gov/olrh/
Other Notes: Instructions for making application for a J-1 visa waiver recommendation through the state of Kansas "Conrad 30" program are available at the Local and Rural Health website: http://www.kdhe.state.ks.us/olrh/ All program updates are posted to this website. Applications are now being accepted and must be submitted by a health care facility or employer on behalf of a physician with a J-1 visa. Physicians are not able to apply directly to the program.

Kentucky
J1 Visa: Please contact: Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services Primary Care Office Department for Public Health 275 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621-0001 502-564-8966

Louisiana
Jeanne R. Haupt
Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health
628 North 4th St.
PO Box 3118
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Telephone: (225) 342-3506
Fax: (225) 342-5839
Email: jeanne.haupt@la.gov
J1 Visa: Interested sites should contact Jeanne R. Haupt. Physicians seeking a J-1 Visa should register on the 3RNet website and the Med Job Louisiana website at www.medjoblouisiana.com.
Other Notes: LA has a J-1 Visa Waiver Program. Physicians seeking a J-1 waiver should contact the state's non-profit recruitment service, Med Job Louisiana. The Med Job Louisiana web site is www.medjoblouisiana.com. Visit this site and fill out the interview form located there to begin the process for finding a job in underserved Louisiana.
http://www.pcrh.dhh.louisiana.gov

Maine
J1 Visa: Community Health Centers generally recruit only clinicians boarded in Family Practice or Internal Medicine. These may be forwarded to Jim Dowling. Other candidates should refer to BPHC website for shortage areas.
Other Notes: Please note: unless otherwise specified, opportunities listed on the Maine site are not available to J-1 applicants.

Maryland
Judy Gerahty
DHMH/ Office Health Policy and Planning
201 W. Preston St.
Room 315
Baltimore, MD 21201
Telephone: 410 767 5046
Fax: 410 333 7501
Email: jgerahty@dhmh.state.md.us
J1 Visa: Primary Care & Specialties

Michigan
J1 Visa: If you are interested in Conrad State 30 information please go to www.mimom.org or call 1-800-4791MOM. Or you may submit inquiries to steve.shotwell@hc.msu.edu

Minnesota
Lorry Colaizy
Office of Rural Health & Primary Care, MN Dept. of Health
PO Box 64882
St. Paul, MN 55164-0882
Telephone: 651-201-3851
Fax: 651-201-3830
Email: lawrence.colaizy@state.mn.us
J1 Visa: Minnesota accepts J-1 visa waiver applications for primary care and specialties. We participate in the Flex 10 program.

Mississippi
Kara M. Aldridge
MS Department of Health
POB 1700
570 East Woodrow Wilson Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39215
Telephone: 601-576-7216
Fax: 601-576-7530
Email: kara.aldridge@msdh.state.ms.us
J1 Visa: State has not provided information about J-1 programs in its state.
Other Notes: Please visit the MS State Department of Health Website for information on J-1 Visa Waiver Program.

Missouri
Barry Backer
State of Missouri Dept of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Telephone: 800-891- 7415 or (573) 751-6219
Fax: (573) 522-8146
Email: barry.backer@dhss.mo.gov
J1 Visa: Questions regarding the Missouri J-1 process may be made to Barry Backer. For placement assistance please complete the Missouri interview form available on the 3R Net website.
Other Notes: Applications for 2010 Conrad 30 Program are now open. Missouri also has several counties that qualify for J-1 waivers through the Delta Regional Authority. Please refer to this website for more information: http://www.dra.gov/programs/doctors/

Montana
John Schroeck
MT DPHHS - Primary Care Office
Diane Building 1218 E. 6th Ave
PO Box 202951
Helena, Montana 59601
Telephone: (406) 444-3574
Fax: (406) 444-2750
Email: jschroeck@mt.gov
J1 Visa: Please contact John Schroeck with any questions regarding J-1 Visa placements in Montana.
Montana Primary Care Office

Nebraska
Tom Rauner
Office of Rural Health & Primary Care
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026
Telephone: 402- 471-0148
Fax: 402-471-0180
Email: thomas.rauner@nebraska.gov
J1 Visa: Register on the 3R Net web page. We have never used all of the 30 available slots.
Other Notes: Register on 3R Net web page and you will be contacted directly by interested sites.
State 30 Program Information

Nevada
Douglas A. Schrauth
Nevada Primary Care Development Center, please call 775-684-4220 for more information
Telephone: 775-684-4220
Email: dschrauth@health.nv.gov
J1 Visa: PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! For information regarding J-1 Visa opportunities please contact Christine Rhoden at the Nevada State Health Division, Primary Care Development Center at : (775) 684-4041 croden@health.nv.gov

New Hampshire
Claire Hodgman
NH Recruitment Center Program
3 South Street
Concord, NH 03301
Telephone: 1-800-203-0234
Email: chodgman@bistatepca.org
J1 Visa: Practices in underserved areas of New Hampshire are welcoming to physicians needing waivers, especially those physicians who have ties to the area. It is important for physicians who practice in New Hampshire to understand that New Hampshire enjoys four distinct seasons with the accompanying extremes of temperature and that most of the state is considered rural. Physicians who are granted J1 visa waivers are required to practice in an underserved area for a period of three years. New Hampshire considers waivers for all specialties that provide direct patient care, based on community need and shortage designation.
http://www.nhrc.org

New Jersey
Linda D. Anderson, Project Director
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
50 East State Street
P.O. Box 364
Trenton,NJ 08625-0364
Telephone: 609-292-1495
Fax: 609-292-9599
Email: Linda.Anderson@doh.state.nj.us
J1 Visa: Watch for information coming soon.
Other Notes: New Jersey participates in the State Conrad 30 program but we do not provide direct recruitment services for J1 candidates. There are several Conrad 30 slots available, but opportunities for J1 physicians in the State of New Jersey are very limited. Specialties are considered for placement in the State Designated Children Hospitals. To request a State of New Jersey Conrad 30 waiver recommendation letter, candidates need to: 1) apply for a J-1 Visa waiver through the U.S. Department of State; 2) get a waiver review case number from U.S. Department of State; 3) complete an application which is obtained on our web page; and 4) send the application and all required information to Linda D. Anderson at the New Jersey Depatment of Health and Senior Services, Office of Primary Care. The Department 's policy is completely discretionary, voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time. The submission of a complete waiver package to the Department does not ensure that the Department will recommend a waiver. In all instances, the Department reserves the right to recommend or decline any request for a waiver.
New Jersey Workforce Development

New Mexico
Gabriel D. Chavez, Jr.
NM Department of Health
300 San Mateo NE
Suite 900
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Telephone: 505-841-5866
Fax: 505-841-5885
Email: gabriel.chavez1@state.nm.us

New York

Steve Swanson
New York State Department of Health
Tower Bldg Room 1084
Empire State Plaza
Albany NY 12237-0053
Telephone: (518) 473-7019
Fax: (518) 474-0572
Email: sas03@health.state.ny.us

New York State Department of Health

North Dakota
J1 Visa: FP,FP with OB

Ohio
Krista Sapp, M.P.H.
Ohio Department of Health
Primary Care and Rural Health
246 North High St. - 6th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: 614-466-1629
Email: Krista.sapp@odh.ohio.gov

Oklahoma

Michael Brown, Director of Primary Care
Oklahoma Department of Health
Office of Primary Care
1000 NE 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299
Tel: (405) 271-8428
Fax: (405) 271-2886
E-Mail: mikebr@health.state.ok.us
Web Site: http://www.health.state.ok.us/

Oregon

Dia Shuhart
Dept. of Human Services
800 NE Oregon St., Ste. 930
Portland, OR 97232
Telephone: 503-373-0364
Fax: 503-373-0313

Pennsylvania

Connie Hanna
PA Department of Health
7th & Forster Street, Room 1033
Health and Welfare Bldg
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Telephone: 717-772-5298
Fax: 717-705-6525

Rhode Island

Robert Crausman
Tel: (401) 222-7888
E-Mail: RobertC@doh.state.ri.us
Web Site: http://www.health.state.ri.us/hsr/professions/visa/j1visa.php

South Carolina
Mark Jordan
South Carolina Office of Primary Care
Office of Primary Care
1751 Calhoun Street
Columbia, SC
Telephone: 803-898-0766
Fax: 803-898-0445
Email: JORDANMA@dhec.sc.gov
J1 Visa: We are currently reviewing applicants seeking J1 Visa Waivers for all primary care (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Ob/Gyn, and Pediatric) positions and select specialty (Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, and Psychiatry) positions. NOTE: We do NOT currently have any J1 Visa Waiver opportunities for Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care, or Neonatology physicians.
Other Notes: Physicians on J1 visas, please contact Mark Jordan to verify the availability of positions and assistance with waivers. Important Note: South Carolina does not have a J1 deadline for applications, though the sooner they may be in process, the better.

South Dakota
Josie Petersen
Office of Rural Health
600 East Capital Avenue
Pierre,SD, 57501
Telephone: 1-800-738-2301
Fax: 605-773-5683
Email: josie.petersen@state.sd.us
J1 Visa: Participates in State-30 Program

Tennessee
Ann Cranford
Tennessee Office of Rural Health
425 5th Avenue, North
Cordell Hull Building, 6th Floor
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Telephone: 615.741.2101
Fax: 615.253.2100
Email: ann.cranford@tn.gov

Texas

Clay Daniel or Connie Berry
Texas Primary Care Office
1100 West 49th Street
Mail Code 1937
Austin Texas 78756
Telephone: (512) 458-7518
Fax: (512) 458-7658
Email: clay.daniel@dshs.state.tx.us
or go to http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/chpr/j1info.shtm

Utah
Ms. Erin L. Olsen
Utah Department of Health
Office of Primary Care & Rural Health
PO Box 142005
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2005
Telephone: (801) 273-6618
Fax: (801) 273-4146
Email: elolsen@utah.gov
J1 Visa: PLEASE NOTE: As of February 28, 2006,only the following counties are eligible for J-1 visa waiver placements: Cache, Daggett, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Juab, Piute, Rich, and Wayne,as well as primary care HPSA designated Census Tracts in Magna, Midvale, and West Valley City located in Salt Lake County. The need in those communities not listed have been filled. You will need to contact our office to see if an employment site is located in a "primary care" health professional shortage area (HPSA). Only "PRIMARY CARE" J-1 Visa/Waiver'S will be given priority and will be accepted by the Utah Department of Health. "PRIMARY CARE" physicians include Family Practice, Gynecologic, Internal Medicine, Obstetric, Pediatric, and Psychiatric.
Other Notes: Physicians with J-1 Visa's must find position in the State of Utah. We do not place providers or match with sites. Site must meet the US Department of State eligibility criteria.
Utah Home Page

Vermont

Craig Stevens
Vermont Department of Health
Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
108 Cherry Street
PO Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402
Tel: (802) 863-7513
Fax: (802) 651-1634
Email: csteven@vdh.state.vt.us

Virginia

1) Karen Reed
J-1 Program Manager
Office of Health and Policy Planning
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor Street, Suite 1016 East
Richmond, VA 23219
Tel: (804) 864-7427
Fax: (804) 864-7440
Email: karen.reed@vdh.virginia.gov
2) Aileen Harris
Tel: (804) 864-7436
Email: aileen.harris@vdh.virginia.gov

Washington

Jennell Prentice
Office of Community and Rural Health
PO Box 47834
Olympia, WA 98504-7834
Telephone: 360-236-2814
Fax: 360-664-9273
Email: jennell.prentice@doh.wa.gov
J1 Visa: Washington participates in the State 30 program with a focus on increasing access to care for Medicaid patients. We work with primary care and specialists. We require applications come from a qualifying entity with a signed contract. Contact Jennell Prentice if you have questions about an employer's eligibility to hire a J-1 physician.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/ocrh

West Virginia
Monique Mahone
West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources, Office of Community Health Systems
350 Capitol Street Room 515
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Telephone: 304-558-4382
Fax: 304-558-1437
Email: moniquemahone@wvdhhr.org
J1 Visa: E-mail: devneyfriel@wvdhhr.org Visit our web site http://www.wvrecruitment.org for a list of sites eligible to recruit J-1 physicians.

Wisconsin
Joanne Herfel

Primary Care Consultant
Wisconsin Division of Public Health
P.O. Box 2659
1 West Wilson Street, Room 118
Madison WI 53701-2659
Tel: (608) 264-6528 or (608) 267-3263

Fax: (608) 261-6392
E-mail: herfejl@dhfs.state.wi.us

Web Site: www.dhfs.state.wi.us/DPH_BCDHP/J_1VISA/

Wyoming
Ms. Pennie Hunt
Wyoming Health Resources Network, Inc.
1920 Evans Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Telephone: 800-456-9386
Fax: 307-635-2599
Email: phunt@whrn.org