Conrad 30 update - Which States to target?

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 (Current at of 10/23/17)

Alaska - NR 

Arizona - 15 (Current as of 12/4/17)

Arkansas - 17 PC (Current as of 12/1/17)

California - 4 (Current as of 11/30/17)

Colorado - 22 PC; 3 Flex (Current as of 12/4/17)

Connecticut - 0 (Current as of 10/23/17)

Delaware - 22 (Current as of 12/4/17)

Florida - 0 (Current as of 10/31/17)

Georgia - 5 PC (Current as of 12/4/17)

Hawaii - 29 (Current as of 12/4/17)

Idaho - 30 (Current as of 12/4/17)

Illinois - 0 (Current as of 12/4/17)

Indiana - 0 Specialists; will accept more PC through Dec 31. (Current as of 12/4/17)

Iowa - 0 (Current as of 11/1/17)

Kansas - 26 (PC preferred) (Current as of 12/4/17)

Kentucky - NR

Louisiana - 30 (Current as of 12/4/17)

Maine - 25 (Current as of 12/4/17)

Maryland - NR

Massachusetts - NR

Michigan - 0 (Current as of 11/29/17)

Minnesota - 30 (currently reviewing applications and will update by Dec 10)

Mississippi - 26 (Current as of 12/4/17)

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

Montana - 30 (Current as of 12/1/17)

Nebraska - 8 (Current as of 12/4/17)

Nevada - 29 (Current as of 12/4/17)

New Hampshire - 26 (Current as of 12/1/17)

New Jersey - 30

New Mexico - 6 (Current as of 12/4/17)

New York - 0 (Current as of 12/4/17)

North Carolina - NR

North Dakota - 27 (Current as of 10/26/17)

Ohio - NR

Oklahoma - 20 PC only (Current as of 12/4/17)

Oregon - 0 (Current as of 12/4/17)

Pennsylvania - NR, accepting applications until December 25

Rhode Island - 0

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

South Dakota - 25 (Current as of 12/1/17)

Tennessee - 30 (Current as of 11/1/17)

Texas - 1 

Utah - 28 (Current as of 12/4/17)

Vermont - 30 (Current as of 12/4/17)

Virginia - 24 (Current as of 10/30/17)

Washington - 16 PC (Current as of 12/4/17)

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

Wisconsin - 6 (Current as of 10/27/17)

Wyoming - 29 (Current as of 12/4/17)

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.