ALABAMA (AL)

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FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Carraway Methodist Medical Center: Residency WebSite
Application Criteria

Medical Center East Program

Montgomery Family Medicine Residency Program: Selection Criteria
Visa: Only GC / Citizens Accepted

University of Alabama Medical Center (Huntsville) : Selection Criteria

University of Alabama Medical Center (Selma Dallas County)

University of Alabama Medical Center (Tuscaloosa): Selection Criteria

University of South Alabama (Mobile) : Interview Criteria for IMGs : Residency Website



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Carraway Methodist Medical Center : Selection Criteria

Montgomery Internal Medicine Residency Program: IMG Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1

University of Alabama, Birmingham : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b (Case-by-case)
Prematches: No


INTERNAL MEDICINE + PEDIATRICS COMBINED


University of Alabama, Birmingham: FAQs | Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b + OPT (F1 Student Visa)



NEUROLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Alabama, Birmingham: Application Criteria
Visa: Sponsors both J1 + H1b Visas
Prelim Year Training: Included in the program !


University of South Alabama, Mobile : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa
Offer Both Preliminary and Categorial Neurology Years


PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Alabama, Birmingham: Application Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1

University of South Alabama, Mobile: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Only



PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Alabama, Birmingham : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b


University of South Alabama, Mobile: Application Criteria and Procedure
Visa: J1 + H1b Visas
Click Here for Current Residents - Mostly IMGs
[This Program Does not Participate in ERAS! - but DOES participate in NRMP Match]

DELAWARE (DE)

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FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


St. Francis Hospital Program : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b supported 'if necessary'




INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Christina Care Health Services Program : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Mostly - but call and confirm !

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

VIRGINIA (VA)

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Virginia is also called as 'The Old Dominion State'


FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Eastern Virginia Medical School - Ghent Program : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 - call (757) 446-5983


Eastern Virginia Medical School - Portsmouth Program : Residency Website
Visa: Call (757) 446-7400



GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Virginia Health System: Application Criteria
Visa:J1 Visas Only



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Eastern Virginia Medical School : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas Only


University of Virginia : IMG Criteria : Its wierd that they dont want MBBS - only MDs ???
Visa: J1 Visa Only




OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS (OB-GYN)


Eastern Virginia Medical School : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa Only

Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b (If Step 3 done)


PHYSICAL & MEDICAL REHABILITATION RESIDENCY PROGRAMS (PMR)


University of Virginia Health System : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas Only



PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Virginia Health System : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa Only

OREGON (OR)

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INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), Portland: Application + IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B
Couple Match: Yes




OBSTETRICS - GYNECOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS (OB-GYN)


Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) : Application Info
Visa: J1 + H1b






PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU): Application Info
Visa: J1 only

FLORIDA (FL)

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DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS



University of South Florida: Application Requirements
Visa: J1 Visas Only



EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainsville: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas only



GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Mount Sinai Medical Center of Greater Miami: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B (if Step 3 completed Before Applying)


University of Florida at Jacksonville : Application Criteria + Download Selection Policies Here [PDF]
Visa: J1 usually, rarely H1b maybe granted


University of South Florida : Residency Website
Visa: J1 Visas



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Florida College of Medicine : Application Process
Visa: J1 Visa

Orlando Regional Healthcare: Application Criteria
Visa: No Visas Sponsored - GC / Citizens Only [Great City - I loved it !]

University of Florida Health Medical Center - Jacksonville :
Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B Visas



NEUROLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Miami School of Medicine : Application FAQs
Visa: J1 preferred, H1B rarely
Note: Only 3 positions include a 1-year Prelim year training, other positions are for PGY2 only




OBSTETRICS - GYNECOLOGY RESIDENCY

Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami: Department Website
Visa Policy : H1B ( for Visa Policy)




PATHOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami : IMG Requirements
Visa: H1B + J1 Visas



PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Florida, Gainsville: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Only


PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Florida, Gainsville: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 or GC / Citizens Only

WASHINGTON DC (DC)

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FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Georgetown University / Providence Hospital Program: Application Criteria
Visa: H1B + J1


Howard University Program : Application Criteria
Visa: H1B + J1



GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Georgetown University Hospital : Application Requirements
Visa: J1 Only



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Washington Hospital Center : Application Information
Visa: H1B + J1
Prematch Offered: Yes



ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

George Washington University Medical Center : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa Only



PATHOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Georgetown University Program: Residency Website
Visa: J1 + H1b


Howard University Program: Residency Website
Visa: J1 + H1b
Criteria: " A number of factors go into the selection of individuals for pathology residency. These factors are meant to evaluate applicant’s preparedness, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal quality. Educational background, medical school performance, USMLE scores, interest, exposure and or experience in pathology, research/scholarship experience, community service, awards and recognition, letters of recommendation, interest in Howard University Hospital, communication skills, and ranking based on interview."


PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


George Washington University Medical Center : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Only

Howard University Hospital: Application Info
Visa: J1 Visa

IOWA (IA)

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Iowa is predominantly a rural state with rural healthcare - which explains a predominance of Family Medicine Residency programs.


DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City : Application Criteria
Visa: Write to cheryl-moores@uiowa.edu



FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Iowa Lutheran Hospital Program, Des Moines: Application Criteria


Mercy Mason City Program, Mason City: Application Criteria


Mercy Mayo Family Medicine Residency Program, Des Moines: Interview Criteria
Visa: Highly Qualified will be considered for Visas (G. card / Citizens Preferred)


Northeast Iowa Family Practice Program, Waterloo: Residency Webpage


Quad Cities Genesis Family Practice Residency Program, Davenport: Application Criteria
Visa: Accept G.Cards or Citizenship holders only


Siouxland Medical Education Foundation, Sioux City: Application Criteria


University of Iowa Hopitals and Clinics, Iowa City: Application Criteria


University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (rural), Pella : Residency Webpage




INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program : Application Info
Visa: J1 is Preferred




PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Iowa Children's Hospital: IMG Requirements
Visa: Mostly J1 - Occasionally H1b
Current Residents List

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

CONNECTICUT (CT)

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FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Connecticut / St. Francis Program : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Bridgeport Hospital - Yale University Program : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b Visas

Danbury Hospital : Residency Website
Visa: J1 + H1B Visas

Griffin Hospital Program : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B Visas

St. Vincent's Medical Center : IMG Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1 Visas : For H1b Step 3 Results Before Jan 31st!

University of Connecticut Health Center : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas Only



NEUROLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Connecticut / Hartford Hospital : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa


PATHOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Hartford Hospital Program, Hartford, CT: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b at times [ contact coordinator at = (860) 545-2249 ]


PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington : IMG Criteria
Visa policy : J1s Only



PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Connecticut Health Center : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas only



RADIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Norwalk Hospital Program, Norwalk : Residency FAQs Page
Visa: J1 Mostly , H1 at Times

PENNSYLVANIA (PA)

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EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University of Pittsburgh : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa Only
Well at least they are frank ;-) Lets give that to them..hehe



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Abington Memorial Hospital : Residency Webpage
Visa: H1b + J1 - One of the Few Residency Programs that sponsor Green-Cards for IMGs!!
Prematch Offer: Yes

Crozer Chester Medical Center: Program Requirements
Visa: H1b + J1
Prematch Positions: Yes

Drexel University College of Medicine: IMG Criteria
Visa: H1B + J1 + OPT
Prematch Positions: Yes

Easton Hospital, Easton: Residency Webpage
Visa: J1 + H1b

Guthrie / Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1B
Prematch Offer: Yes

Lankenau Hospital Program, Wynnewood: Residency Webpage
Visa: H1b + J1 [Confirm with : Doris Elliott at 610-645-2156 or Linda Direso at 610-645-3305]


Penn State’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center: Application Criteria
Visa:J1 Visa only

Penn State Univeristy College of Medicine : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa Only

Pinnacle Health Program : Application Info
Visa: J1 Visas Only - confirm by calling

St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1 (Expidited H1b Must be done by candidate himself)

Temple University Hospital : Residency Webpage
Visa: H1b + J1

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia : Application requirements
Visa: J1 + H1b

University Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Shadyside: Application Requirements
Visa: J1

York Hospital Program, York : Application Information
Visa: H1 + J1 - Call & Confirm at (717) 851-2164



FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroville: Residency Webpage
Visa: J1 + H1

Guthrie / Robert Packer Hospital: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b
Prematch Offers: Yes

Mercy Health System, Pittsburgh: Residency Webpage

Penn State University / Good Samaritan Hospital Program : Residency Website
Visa: Call (717) 270-1949


Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown : Application Criteria
Visa: J1

University Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), St. Margaret: Residency Webpage
Visa: J1 + H1

University Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Shadyside: Residency Webpage
Visa: J1 + H1

West Penn Hospital (Western Pennsylvania Hospital) : Residency Webpage
Visa: J1 + H1



GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Guthrie Healthcare System, Sayre: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Preferred for Categorical, J1 ALWAYS for Preliminary

University of Pennsylvania Health System: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Only

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh: IMG criteria
Visa: J1 Preferred, H1B sponsored at times



DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia: Residency Webpage:
Program FAQs




OBSTETRICS - GYNECOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS (OB-GYN)

Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia: Residency Webpage
Visa: J1 + H1b (Confirm by writing to Anne O'Hearn: ohearna@einstein.edu)

University of Pittsburgh : Application Info
Visa: J1 Only



PSYCHIATRY RESIDNCY PROGRAMS

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine:IMG Criteria
Visa: Sponsor Both J1 + H1B Visas

Drexel University : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1b Visas from 2008 onwards, H1B transfer only until 2007 , Accepts OPT Visas
(Drexel Program NO LONGER falls under the H1b Visa Cap)
Prematch / Out of Match Offers: Yes



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TENNESSEE (TN)

Important: Read This Before Using this Blog

FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Tennessee Health Science Center : IMG Criteria
Visa: No Visas Sponsored (Green-Card / Citizens Only)



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City: IMG Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1 Visa

Meharry Medical College, Nashville: Application Requirements
Visa: Mostly just Green Card + Citizens

University of Tennesse, Chattanooga: Residency Webpage
Visa: H1b + J1

Vanderbilt University, Nashville: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 ONLY



PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville :Application Information
Visa: Sponsor Both J1 and H1b Visas

NORTH DAKOTA (ND)

Important: Read This Before Using this Blog

FAMILY PRACTICE/MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University North Dakota Center for Family Medicine, Bismark
Visa: J1 + possible H1b Contact Prog. Coordinator at (701) 328-9950
Lotsa IMG Residents


INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks : Residency Webpage
Visa: H1b + J1
Prematches: yes !

TEXAS (TX)

Important: Read This Before Using this Blog

ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Baylor College of Medicine: Application Criteria
Visa: Call 713-798-5117

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 only besides GC / Citizens



DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


University Texas Medical Branch at Galvenston (UTMB) : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 visa



EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDNCY PROGRAMS

Southwestern Medical Center:IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas Only



INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Baylor College of Medicine : Application Requirements
Visa: J1 + H1B for Qualified Candidates

Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas : Application FAQs
Visa: J1 Only

Methodist Hospital System of Dallas : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Only

Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Amarillo : Residency Website
Visa: J1 Only

Texas Tech University Health Science Center, El Paso: Application Requirements
Visa: J1 Only

Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock : Lubbock Campus Site
Visa: J1 Only

Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Odessa : Residency Webpage
Visa: J1

University of Texas Medical School at Houston : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1

University of Texas Southwest Medical Center : IMG Instructions
Visa: J1 Visas Only



FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Odessa: Residency Webpage

Texas Tech University - Lubbock Program : Application Info
Click Here for list & Profiles of current residents
Visa: J1 Only
Prematches: Mostly Yes


Texas Tech University ( Lubbock) Rural Program: IMG Criteria
Click Here for Current Residents List
Visa: J1 Only
Prematches: Yes




GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Baylor College of Medicine: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Only

Texas Tech University Health Science Center: Application Info
Visa: J1 Visas : Call 806-743-2370 for More Residency Info

University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio (UTHSCSA) : Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Visas



ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Baylor College of Medicine: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa



PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Baylor College of Medicine: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1s - but contact Melodie Parker via e-mail parker@bcm.edu


Texas Tech University Health Sciences, Amarillo: Residency Info
IMG Residents !


PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION


Baylor Health Care System: IMG criteria
Visa: J1 Only

WISCONSIN (WI)

Important: Read This Before Using this Blog

INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Aurora Healthcare Program : Residency Website
Visa: J1s - Call (414) 219-7635


Gundersen Lutheran , Lacrosse : Residency webpage
Visa: H1b + J1


Marshfield Clinic/St. Joseph's Hospital : Application Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1 ((Step 3 results must be received by January 31st)
About Current IMG Residents the program says "We do accept international graduates and currently have several in our program"


Medical College of Wisconsin: Visa Sponsorship Page
Visa: J1 + H1b for highly qualified candidates
(Program boasts of the First IM-Geriatrics Dual training program in the US)



FAMILY PRACTICE / MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Aurora Healthcare Family Practice Residency: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Only


University of Wisconsin Family Medicine Residency : Application and IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Only


GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Marshfield Clinic (St Joseph's Hospital) : Application Requirements
Visa: H1b + J1 + Also allows F1-Visa Students with OPT Visa Status !

University of Wisconsin-Madison: IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 Visa (tough to get in for IMGs)



OBSTETRICS-GYNECOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS (OB-GYN)


Aurora Healthcare Residency Program : Residency Website
Visa: J1 Only



PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Marshfield Clinic (St Joseph's Hospital) : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1 + H1 (Needs Step 3 pass By Interview Day for H1B visa)



PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University of Wisconsin Madison :
Visa: J1 Only

ILLINOIS (IL)

Important: Read This Before Using this Blog

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)

Important: Read This Before Using this Blog

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

NORTH CAROLINA

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EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS


Carolinas Healthcare System Program : Application Info
Visa: H1B , J1 Visa, (Sites sass they do Green cards too !)




INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Carolinas Medical Center: Application Criteria for IMGs
Visa: J1 + H1b
[Note: Though they say they can sponsor visas, they did not have any IMG residents for the 2005-2006+2007 Match, so may not be really fruitful to apply]
Check Current Residents List

Duke University Hospital - Medical center
Visa: H1b
[Need Step 3 before October 2006]

Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro [
Visa: J1 + H1B (Green Card / Citizen given Preference)

FAMILY MEDICINE / PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Carolinas Medical Center Program, Charlotte: Application Criteria
Visa: H1b + J1 + Green Cards

Mountain Area Health Education Center Program, Asheville: Residency Webpage


Mountain Area Health Education Center Program, Hendersonville: Residency Page
Visa Policies: Call 828-696-1234

GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

University North Carolina School of Medicine : IMG Criteria
Visa: J1

NEUROLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Duke University Medical Center: Application Criteria
Visas: Sponsor Both J1 and H1B Visas

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Duke University School of Medicine: Application Criteria
Visa: J1 Only

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