Conrad 30 Slots Available

Based on responses from the Conrad 30 program offices, to date, here is a real-time look at where physician candidates may be best placed for J-1 Waiver petitions.  Keep in mind that this list is dynamic and may fluctuate and that each Conrad 30 program may have other requirements regarding specialty, primary care, etc., which the following numerical list does not break down.  The numbers specify remaining slots as of the publishing of this post.  "NR" indicates not reported. "PC" indicates primary care.

Alabama - 30

Alaska - NR

Arkansas - 17 PC

California - NR

Colorado - NR

Connecticut - 0

Delaware - 22

Florida - NR

Georgia - 9 PC

Hawaii - 30

Idaho - 30

Illinois - 14

Indiana - 0

Iowa - NR

Kansas - 26 (PC preferred)

Kentucky - NR

Louisiana - NR

Maine - 17

Maryland - NR

Massachusetts - NR

Michigan - NR

Minnesota - 30 (currently reviewing applications and will update)

Mississippi - NR

Missouri - 0 (Will consider PC applications as backup if current applicants not approved)

Montana - 30

Nebraska - NR

Nevada - 29

New Hampshire - NR

New Jersey - 30

New Mexico - 8

New York - 30

North Carolina - NR

North Dakota - 27

Ohio - NR

Oklahoma - NR

Oregon - 9

Pennsylvania - NR

Rhode Island - 0

South Carolina - "Currently Reviewing"; May have openings again after initial review

South Dakota - 25

Tennessee - NR

Texas - 1

Utah - 28

Vermont - NR

Virginia - NR

Washington - NR

West Virginia - 0* (waiting list for slots because facilities not able to fill slots in time frame)

Wisconsin - 6

Wyoming - 30

While there are other J-1 Waiver programs, including Delta Regional and Appalachian Regional, Conrad 30 programs remain the most frequently used program for those needing J-1 Waivers.  Timing is everything and having the application prepared and evaluated thoroughly from the beginning will prevent delays and improve your chances of receiving the recommendation of a state program.