Conrad 30 updates - May 2018

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 date listed behind each state.  "NR" indicates not reported. "PC" indicates primary care. "SS" indicates sub specialty. "Flex" is an available designation in certain states that allows variable numbers of PC and SS applications to be approved.

Alabama - 10 PC; 8 SS (Current as of 4/25/18)

Alaska - 30; (Current as of 4/27/18)

Arizona - 2 (Current as of 5/1/18)

Arkansas - 5 PC (Current as of 4/25/18)

California - 1 (Current as of 4/26/18)

Colorado - 17 PC; 2 Flex (Current as of 4/27/18)

Connecticut - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Delaware - 18 (Current as of 4/26/18)

District of Columbia - 17 PC; 8 SS (Current as of 4/27/18)

Florida - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Georgia - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Hawaii - 19 PC; 7 Flex (Current as of 4/26/18)

Idaho - 30 (Current as of 4/26/18)

Illinois - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Indiana - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Iowa - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Kansas - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Kentucky - 2 (PC preferred) (Current as of 4/26/18)

Louisiana - 30 (Current as of 1/4/18)

Maine - 10 (Current as of 3/29/18)

Maryland - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Massachusetts - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Michigan - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Minnesota - 2 (PC preferred) (Current as of 4/26/18)

Mississippi - 18 PC; 8 Flex (Current as of 4/26/18)

Missouri - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Montana - 29 (Current as of 4/26/18)

Nebraska - 4 PC (Current as of 4/26/18)

Nevada - 17 PC; 9 Flex (Current as of 4/26/18)

New Hampshire - 13 PC (Current as of 4/26/18)

New Jersey - 30 (Current as of 4/26/18)

New Mexico - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

New York - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

North Carolina - 4 PC (Current as of 4/26/18)

North Dakota - 14 PC (Current as of 4/26/18)

Ohio - 28 (Current as of 4/30/18)

Oklahoma - 15 (Current as of 4/26/18)

Oregon - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Pennsylvania - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Rhode Island - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

South Carolina - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

South Dakota - 17 (Current as of 3/26/18)

Tennessee - 18 (Current as of 4/27/18)

Texas - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Utah - 20 PC; 3 SS (Current as of 3/29/18)

Vermont - 29 (Current as of 2/27/18)

Virginia - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Washington - 4 PC (Current as of 4/27/18)

Washington D. C. (See "District of Columbia")

West Virginia - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Wisconsin - No slots available until FY 2018-2019

Wyoming - 19 PC; 7 Flex (Current as of 4/27/18)

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.