February 2018 - Conrad 30 update

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.

Alabama - 10 PC; 12 SS (Current as of 1/10/18)

Alaska - NR 

Arizona - 14 (Current as of 1/25/18)

Arkansas - 11 PC (Current as of 1/25/18)

California - 1 (Current as of 1/29/18)

Colorado - 21 PC; 2 Flex (Current as of 1/25/18)

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

Delaware - 24 (Current as of 1/29/18)

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

Georgia - 0 (Current as of 1/25/18)

Hawaii - 29 (Current as of 1/25/18)

Idaho - 30 (Current as of 1/25/18)

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

Indiana - 0 (Current as of 1/25/18)

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

Kansas - 17 (PC preferred) (Current as of 1/8/18)

Kentucky - 5 (PC preferred) (Current as of 1/6/18)

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

Maine - 25 (Current as of 1/4/18)

Maryland - NR

Massachusetts - NR; applicant review scheduled for January 2018

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

Minnesota - 5 (PC preferred) (Current as of 1/25/18)

Mississippi - 28 (Current as of 1/25/18)

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

Montana - 30 (Current as of 1/25/18)

Nebraska - 15 PC (Current as of 1/25/18)

Nevada - 26 (Current as of 1/29/18)

New Hampshire - 17 PC, 1 SS (Current as of 1/26/18)

New Jersey - 30

New Mexico - 5 (Current as of 1/26/18)

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

North Carolina - NR

North Dakota - 20 (Current as of 1/26/18)

Ohio - 30 (Current as of 1/25/18)

Oklahoma - 20 PC only (Current as of 1/26/18)

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

Pennsylvania - 27  (Current as of 1/25/18)

Rhode Island - 0

South Carolina - 0; "Currently Reviewing"; May have openings again after initial review

South Dakota - 19 (Current as of 1/25/18)

Tennessee - 21 PC; 7 SS (Current as of 1/8/18)

Texas - 0

Utah - 20 PC; 7 SS (Current as of 1/8/18)

Vermont - 30 (Current as of 1/26/18)

Virginia - 15 (Current as of 1/26/18)

Washington - 15 PC (Current as of 1/25/18)

West Virginia - 0, pending review to be completed April 30

Wisconsin - 0 (Current as of 12/5/17)

Wyoming - 28 (Current as of 1/26/18)

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.