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]

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

TENNESSEE (TN)

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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

TEXAS (TX)

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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

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