November 2019 - J-1 Waiver slots (by state) Conrad 30 program

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 allow for assignments in areas not designated as HPSA/MUA/MUP.

Alabama - 30; no SS applications until January 2020 (Current as of 10/17/19)

Alaska - 30 (Current as of 10/23/19)

Arizona -30 (Current as of 10/18/19)

Arkansas - 2; no Flex (Current as of 10/22/19)

California - Full until next cycle in October 2020 (unless pending files are rejected/withdrawn)

Colorado - 25 PC; 5 SS (Current as of 10/17/19)

Connecticut - Full until next cycle in October 2020 (unless pending files are rejected/withdrawn)

Delaware - 30 (Current as of 10/17/19)

District of Columbia - Not reported

Florida - Full until next cycle in October 2020 (unless pending files are rejected/withdrawn)

Georgia - 5 PC; 3 Psychiatrist (Current as of 10/18/19)

Hawaii - 30 (Current as of 10/18/19)

Idaho - Not reported

Illinois - 30 (16 applications pending) (Current as of 10/18/19)

Indiana - 30 (31 applications received; still accepting applications through 12/31) (Current as of 10/17/19)

Iowa - 2 (Current as of 10/18/19)

Kansas - 8 (Current as of 10/18/19)

Kentucky - 22 (Current as of 10/21/19)

Louisiana - Not reported

Maine - Full until next cycle in October 2020 (unless pending files are rejected/withdrawn)

Maryland - 30 (Current as of 10/18/19)

Massachusetts - 30 (Accepting through January 2020; notified March 2020) (Current as of 10/18/19)

Michigan - 12 (Current as of 10/18/19)

Minnesota - 5 (Received 25 applications, but not reviewing until 12/2) (Current as of 10/18/19)

Mississippi - 30 (Current as of 10/18/19)

Missouri - 30* (Received 45 applications, but not reviewing until 12/1) Those with HPSA score above 20 have high approvability) (Current as of 10/21/19)

Montana - 20 PC, 10 SS (Current as of 10/18/19)

Nebraska - No reported, but indicate that they only do 15-20 per year so always room for more applications (Current as of 10/21/19)

Nevada - 30 (Current as of 10/18/19)

New Hampshire - 20 PC; 10 Flex (Current as of 10/21/19)

New Jersey - 26 (Current as of 10/22/19)

New Mexico - 12 (no flex) (Current as of 10/22/19)

New York - 30 (Current as of 10/18/19) (suspect not reporting accurately)

North Carolina - not reported

North Dakota - 20 HPSA; 6 Flex (Current as of 10/18/19)

Ohio - 30 (not commenced) (priority on addiction treatment) (Current as of 10/18/19)

Oklahoma - 25 (Current as of 10/18/19)

Oregon - 8 (Current as of 10/22/19)

Pennsylvania - 30 (5 in review) (Current as of 10/21/19)

Rhode Island - 12 (Current as of 10/18/19)

South Carolina - Full until next cycle, October 2020 (unless pending are rejected/withdrawn)

South Dakota - 20 HPSA; 1 Flex (Current as of 10/22/19)

Tennessee - 30 (Current as of 10/18/19)

Texas - Full until next cycle in October 2020 (unless pending files are rejected/withdrawn)

Utah - 30 (Current as of 10/21/19)

Vermont - not reported

Virginia - not reported

Washington - 13 (Current as of 10/18/19)

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

West Virginia - Full until next cycle, October 2020 - ARC possible

Wisconsin - Full until next cycle, October 2020 (unless pending are rejected/withdrawn)

Wyoming - 20 PC; 9 Flex (Current as of 10/18/19)

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. Also, there are some benefits if the facility is a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center).

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.