ARKANSAS (AR)

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ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b



FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B



NEUROLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: Application Information
Visas: J1 + H1B
Lotsa IMGs ! = Check Out Residents Here



PATHOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b case-by-case

NEW MEXICO (NM)

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ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of New Mexico, Albuquerque : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 / H1b - Case-by-Case basis based on qualification



GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque: IMG criteria
Visa: J1 Only



PATHOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS



University of New Mexico, Albuquerque : Selection Criteria
Visa: Mostly J1 Visa - Call (505) 272-6726 to confirm criteria and visa
Current Residents

MASSACHUSETTS (MA)

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ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Massachusetts General Hospital : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b (Needs Step 3 at time of application)

Tufts University - New England Medical Center, Boston : Residency Website
Visa: J1 + H1b(sometimes)


FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Lawrence General Hospital : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b (Case by Case Decision)

Worcester (Pronounced as Woorster) Family Medicine Residency Program : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas and H1b Transfers Only


INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine, Springfield : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B on a case-by-case basis

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b
Residency Program Type: University [Harvard]

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b
Residency Program Type: University [Harvard]

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B
Residency Program Type: University [Harvard]

Metrowest Medical Center, Framingham: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Only
Residency Program Type: Community

Mount Auburn Hospital Program : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 visas - at times H1B

North Shore Medical Center : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B if Step 3 Before Dec 31st !

Tufts-New England Medical Center Hospitals Program : Application Process
Visa: J1 + H1b in Special Cases Click Here for their PDF Visa Brochure

St. Vincent's Hospital : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B transfers Only + Accept OPTs too !
[Note : This is a for-profit organization, hence the H1Bs capped - the cap does not apply for H1B transfers as explained on http://FMGvisas.blogspot.com]




DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Brigham and Women's Hospital : Application and IMG Criteria
Visa: H1B + J1 Visa


Lahey Clinic, Burlington: Residency Webpage
Visa: J1




OBSTETRICS-GYNECOLOGY (OB-GYN) RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Tufts University - New England Medical Center : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b Visa Policy - (they say give H1 under certain circumstance on the Visa policy page, though the Application criteria page may say 'only J1' !)


PATHOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Massachusetts General Hospital: Application & IMG Criteria
Visa : J1 + H1b (Needs Step 3 Completed)


Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield : Application info
Visa: J1 Visa




PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Children's Hospital, Boston: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b

University of Massachusetts Medical School : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 usually, at times H1B will be considered for qualified candidates

Tufts University : New England Medical Center, Boston : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas Only



PHYSICAL & MEDICAL REHABILITATION RESIDENCY PROGRAMS (PMR)

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Network : IMG Criteria + FAQs
Visa: J1 Visa + H1b Visa



PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Howard South Shore, Brockton, MA: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 - no H1Bs

University Massachusetts Medical School, Worcestor: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 mostly, H1 only at times

ILLINOIS (IL)

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ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Northwestern University : Application Criteria
Visa: Call 312-926-8105



GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria : Application Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1 Visas



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Advocate Lutheran General Hospital: Appication Requirements
Visa: Write to Beatrice Socha (lgh-intmedres@advocatehealth.com)

Cook County Hospital: IMG selection Criteria
Visa: H1B + J1

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago: Application Requirements
Visa: Email Maija Hasiba - mailto:mhasiba@nmh.org?subject=

Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago: IMG Selection Criteria
Visa: J1 Preferred

Resurrection Medical Center - Westlake Hospital : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B Visas

Rosalin Franklin University [Chicago Medical School] : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b Visas
Prematches: YES

Rush University Medical Center : IMG Criteria Visa: J1 + H1b Visa

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine: IMG Selection Criteria
Visa: No J1 and No H1b - Only GC / Citizens will be interviewed


St. Francis Hospital, Evanston: Residency Webpage
Visa: H1b+ J1

St. Joseph's Hospital, Chicago: Application Requirements
Visa: H1b + J1

University of Chicago, Chicago: Application Information
Visa: J1 + H1b (case-by-case)

University of Illinois (UIC) College of Medicine at Champaign/Urbana: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b(Needs Step 3 pass by March 31st, 2007)

University of Illinois (UIC) College of Medicine at Chicago: Selection Criteria
Visa: J1

University of Illinois (UIC) College of Medicine at Peoria: IMG Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1



NEUROLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Northwestern University / Feinberg School of Medicine: Application Criteria and FAQs
Visa: J1 only
Prelimary Year (IM): "All applicants who have matched for the Northwestern neurology program are guaranteed a position in the preliminary medicine program either at Northwestern Memorial Hospital or Evanston Hospital."
As of 2007, they say they got 2 IMG residents in the Program


Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Only
Preliminary IM Positions: Integrated into the Program





PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine: Residency Webpage
Visa: GC / Citizens Preferred

OHIO (OH)

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ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 / H1b - but call and confirm



FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Akron General Medical Center: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b for Qualified Applicants

Barberton Citizen's Hospital Program: Residency Website (scroll to the bottom for current residents profiles)
Visa: J1 (confirm by calling prog. coordinator at : 1-800-860-5008)

Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati: Application Criteria
Visa: None - Only GC or Citizens accepted
List of Residents has very few IMGs

Fairview Hospital Program : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b On case-by-case basis

St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown: Lotsa IMGs on Residents list
Call Prog. Coordinator at 330.480.3631 for IMG criteria
Visa: J1 Only

Summa Health System : Application Info
Visa: Write to yanikm@summa-health.org

University of Toledo: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b



GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Fairview Hospital Program : Application Criteria
Visa: Call 216 476 7156




INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Case Western Reserve University - St Vincent's Residency Program : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b Visa

Cleveland Clinlic Foundation: Requirements FAQs + Visa Webpage
Visa: H1b + J1

Christ Hospital Program : IMG Criteria and FAQs
Visa: J1 + H1B (You must also be ECFMG certified and have passed USMLE 3; in order to begin an internship at the end of June, you should have your visa application in process by May 1)

Fairview Hospital : Residency Website
Visa: J1 + H1b Visa - but confirm with Linda.Armagno@fairviewhospital.org

Mount Carmel, Columbus : IMG Requirements
Visa: Green Card / Citizens Only - But tons on IMGs - See Residents List

Ohio State University : IMG Requirements
Visa: J1 Only

St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas
Prematch offers: Yes

St. Vincent Charity Hospital/Saint Luke's Medical Center: Application Information
Visa: J1 + H1B

University of Cincinati College of Medicine : IMG Requirements
Visa: H1b + J1

Wright State University: IMG requirements
Visa : US Citizens and GC holders only - since they are affiliated to the Air-Force !



NEUROLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute: Application Requirements
Offer both Categorical and advanced positions
Visa: J1 + H1b
(Lotsa IMGs as of 2007) - See Current Resident/Fellows List


University of Cincinnati : Application Info
Visa: J1s preferred, H1bs given at times



PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Toledo: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas Only

NEW YORK (NY)

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ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Albany Medical College: Application Info
Visa: Call (518) 262-4302 or Email Regina at MinerR@mail.amc.edu

Mount Sinai Medical Center : Application + IMG Criteria
Visa: Call (212) 241-7467

University of Rochester Medical Center: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa


DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Stony Brook School of Medicine : IMG criteria
Visa: Call 631/444-3843



DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


New York Medical University Medical Center, New York : Application FAQs and Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1 Visa
The website does say that they accept IMGs


Winthrop University Hospital: Application Procedure



EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


State University Of New York (STONY BROOK Program) : Application Info
Visa: J1 Visa



FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE MEDICAL CENTER


Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center: IMG Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1
Prematch: Yes

Columbia University / New York Presbyterian Hospital Program: Application Criteria - Boy they need the PS to be less than 500 words !
Visa: J1 - but call 212-544-1180 about H1b


St. Elizabeth Medical Center Program (Uticia) : Application Info
Visa: J1 Only - Also Call (800)848-8344 to listen to the automated reply about exact requirements !

University of Rochester Medical Center: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Only





GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) , New York : IMG Criteria
Visa : J1 + H1b



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS



Albany Medical Center: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas Only


Brookdale Hospital, Brooklyn : IMG Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1
Prematch: Yes


Brooklyn Hospital Center : Residency Website
Visa: H1b + J1 - call (718) 250-6946
Prematch: Yes


Cabrini Medical Center: Application Information
Visa: None : Only GC and Citizens Accepted

Catholic Health System: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas Only (They say No H1b due to quota limitations, which means they might in the future - do enquire)


Coney Island Hospital Program
Visa: J1 + H1B
Prematches: Yes

Harlem Hospital Center: Selection Criteria
Visa: H1 + J1


Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn :IMG Admission Policy
Visa: H1 mostly


Nassau University Medical Center : Residency webpage :
Visa: J1 Mostly


New York Medical College (Brooklyn-Queens) : Residency Webpage
Visa: GC /Citizens only


Monmouth Medical Centre: Selection criteria
Visa: H1b + J1


Rochester General Hospital: IMG Criteria
Visa: H1B + J1


St. Barnabas Medical Center: Residency Webpage
Visa: Prefer GC / citizenships - but may give H1 / J1


St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center: Residency Webpage
Visa: H1 + J1 visas


State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo: Selection Criteria
Visa: J1, J2


University of Rochester Medical Center: IMG / Visa Criteria



PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Albany Medical Center: Residency Webpage

Maimonides Medical Center: Residency Webpage
Visa: H1b + J1
Prematches: Yes

New York University Medical Center (NYUMC) : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Only



PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


New York University Medical Center: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b (If Step 3 already taken)


University of Buffalo School of Medicine : Application Information
Good number of IMGs = See Current Residents List
Visa: Contact (716) 898-4221



OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Maimonides Medical Center: Application Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1



PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION


University of Rochester Medical Center: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Only



RADIATION ONCOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Rochester Medical Center: Application Information
Visa: J1 Only
IMG FAQs

MARYLAND (MD)

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ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Johns Hopkins Anesthesia Residency Program : IMG FAQs
Visa: J1 Only



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Franklin Square Hospital Center, Baltimore: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Preferred - H1bs on a case-by-case basis
See Current Residents List


Greater Baltimore Medical Center Program: IMG criteria
Visa: J1 + OPT Visa for Preliminary Track Program
Also See: Application FAQs
About IMGs in the Program - site says : "We frequently have excellent candidates from overseas institutions."


Good Samaritan Hospital, Baltimore
Visa: H1b + J1


Harbor Hospital, Baltimore
Visa: H1b + J1


Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Visa Policy - Click here


Maryland General Hospital, Baltimore : Residency Website
Download Application Criteria [PDF]
Visa: J1 Visas Only


Prince George's Hospital Center
Visa: H1b + J1


St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore: IMG Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1 + OPT Visa for Preliminary Track Programs
Note: For H1b : "must have taken Step 3 exam by December 1, 2007 and have results available by January 15, 2008."


Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore : Application Criteria + FAQs
Visa: Mostly J1, at times H1b



FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Franklin Square Hospital Center, Baltimore: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa

University of Maryland Medical Center : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Only



NEUROLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Johns Hopkins Medical Center Program, Baltimore: Application Criteria
Visa: J1s Only for IMGs - H1bs only for Foreign Nationals who are graduates of US Medical Schools
See Current Residents List - Does have IMGs



OBSTETRICS - GYNECOLOGY (OB-GYN) RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Maryland Medical Center: Application FAQs and Requirements
Visa: J1 visas
See Current Residents List