J-1 Visa Waiver

There are two options for J-1 visa waivers in Texas.

Texas State Conrad 20 Program
Applications for federal fiscal year 2010 will be accepted September 1st, 2009. Applications received before September 1st will be returned. The first 30 complete and eligible applications received will be considered for recommendation. If you have questions, please contact the Primary Care Office at (512) 458-7518, and ask for Clay Daniel or Connie Berry.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Contact your immigration specialist if you have questions or contact Michael Berry, Clinician Recruitment and Services, Parklawn Building, Room 8-15, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: 301-443-4154; MBerry@HRSA.gov.Applications to request waivers to deliver health care services are available at: www.globalhealth.gov

State Regulatory Boards and Associations for Providers

• Texas Medical Board
• Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
• Texas Board of Nursing
• Texas Medical Association
• Texas Nurses Association
• Texas Academy of Family Physicians
• Texas Nurse Practitioners
• Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
  

Loan Repayment Opportunities

• Office of Rural Community Affairs
• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
• National Health Service Corps
• Texas Department of State Health Services

HPSA/MUA Links

• Primary Care, Dental and Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas - HPSA
• Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) and Populations (MUPs) in Texas

Professional Links

• Medscape
• Medical Group Management Association
• Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council
• Association of Staff Physician Recruiters