Research Alert: March 17, 2016

Conrad 30 Waivers for Physicians on J-1 Visas: State Policies, Practices, and Perspectives

States rely on international medical graduates (IMGs) to fill workforce gaps in rural and urban underserved areas. This study collected quantitative and qualitative information from states to assess how state policies and practices shape IMG recruitment and practice in underserved areas through Conrad 30 J-1 visa waiver programs. This report, the second of two, describes findings from interviews with Conrad 30 program personnel in 32 states and includes information on J-1 waiver physician retention for states with available data.

Additional Resources of Interest:

• More information about the WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
• More information from the Rural Health Information Hub's topic guides: Healthcare Workforce, J-1 Visa Waiver, Recruitment and Retention for Rural Health Facilities, Rural Health Policy