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Resources by Topic: J-1 Visa Waiver

Utah J-1 Visa Awardees Map
County-level map depicts the distribution of J-1 Visa awardees in Utah.
Sponsoring organization: Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
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Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health Data Portal
Offers a compilation of interactive maps of Utah on a variety of topics, including Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), healthcare facilities, primary care grants, rural and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), J-1 visa awardees, approved sites for loan repayment programs, and Utah's loan repayment awards. Several maps include county-level data.
Sponsoring organization: Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
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Employer's Guide to Workforce Programs: J-1 Visa Waivers, Loan Repayment Programs, Health Professional Shortage Areas
Overview for prospective employers wishing to recruit and retain healthcare workers in rural and underserved areas.
Sponsoring organization: 3RNET
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Conrad 30 Waiver Program
Describes eligibility requirements, the application process, and other details regarding the Conrad 30 program, which allows thirty J-1 medical doctors per state to apply for the J-1 Visa Waiver and work in an underserved area.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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J-1 Visa State Contacts
Contacts in each state who can address questions related to the State Conrad 30 program and/or J-1 Visa Waivers.
Sponsoring organization: 3RNET
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J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program
Provides information on the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor program for participants, sponsors, and for host families or employers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services oversees the program for visitors pursuing health research and clinical care.
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
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PubMed Search: J-1 Visa Waiver
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article citations related to the J-1 Visa Waiver.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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Rural J-1 Visa Waiver Topic Guide
Information and frequently asked questions on the requirements and benefits of the J-1 visa waiver, which waives the two-year home residency requirement and allows a foreign physician to stay in the U.S. to practice in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), Medically Underserved Area (MUA), or for a Medically Underserved Population (MUP), if recommended by an interested federal government agency.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Minnesota Health Care Workforce Data and Analysis
Provides access to data and reports for Minnesota's healthcare workforce. Includes information on a wide range of healthcare providers and a data tool to access licensed profession data sets.
Sponsoring organization: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
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State Primary Care Offices Directory
Contact information for state Primary Care Offices (PCOs). These offices can provide shortage designation application help and shortage information, as well as information on the Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver program, loan repayment programs, and recruitment and retention.
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Health Workforce
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