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Family Medicine residency programs that sponsor J-1 visas

74 of the 399 Family Medicine program websites we could read say they sponsor or accept J-1 visas. Each program is shown with the sentence from its own website, read in the week before Nov 16, 2026.

Alabama (4) · Arizona (2) · Arkansas (2) · California (10) · Connecticut (3) · Delaware (1) · Georgia (1) · Idaho (4) · Indiana (1) · Kentucky (1) · Massachusetts (2) · Michigan (1) · New Mexico (1) · New York (6) · North Carolina (3) · Ohio (7) · Oregon (1) · Pennsylvania (6) · South Carolina (2) · Tennessee (1) · Texas (8) · Virginia (1) · Washington (2) · Wisconsin (3) · Wyoming (1)

Alabama (4)

University of Alabama Hospital (Marshall) Program · Boaz, Alabama

Our program accepts J-1 visas sponsored through ECFMG. source

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program · Centreville, Alabama · Signals

Do You Sponsor / Accept H1B or J-1 Visas? This newsletter signup form needs a storage option. source

Baptist Outreach Services (Montgomery) Program · Montgomery, Alabama · Signals

Do you accept J1 visa? We do not sponsor any type of visa, however, we do accept J1 visas sponsored by ECFMG. source

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-TUSCALOOSA PROGRAM · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Signals

We do not sponsor visas; our program accepts J-1 Physician Visas sponsored by the ECFMG. source

Arizona (2)

Arizona AHEC Primary Care Consortium Program · Casa Grande, Arizona · Signals

The program is currently unable to sponsor H-1B visas but is able to sponsor J-1 visas. source

Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program · Tucson, Arizona · Signals

Do you sponsor visas? Our program provides J-1 Visa sponsorship only. source

Arkansas (2)

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES REGIONAL CENTERS PROGRAM · Berryville, Arkansas · Signals

Our residency program sponsors J-1 visas. source

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program · Little Rock, Arkansas · Signals

Do you sponsor visas? We are currently supporting H-1B and J-1 visas, subject to change based on policy. source

California (10)

Innercare Program · El Centro, California

The program accepts J-1 visas sponsored by ECFMG; H-1B visas are not sponsored at this time. source

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Fontana) Program · Fontana, California · Signals

Does Kaiser sponsor Visas? Visas (which include, Temporary TN work status, temporary H-1B and J-1) can only be sponsored for hard to fill positions. source

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program · Los Angeles, California · Signals

Does Kaiser sponsor Visas? Visas (which include, Temporary TN work status, temporary H-1B and J-1) can only be sponsored for hard to fill positions. source

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM PROGRAM · Murrieta, California · Signals

Eligibility for a J-1 visa sponsored by ECFMG source

KAISER PERMANENTE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (RIVERSIDE) PROGRAM · Riverside, California · Signals

Does Kaiser sponsor Visas? Visas (which include, Temporary TN work status, temporary H-1B and J-1) can only be sponsored for hard to fill positions. source

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program · Sacramento, California · Signals

J-1 Visa: KP accepts J-1 Visas; however, we do not sponsor/offer J-1 Visas as Kaiser Permanente is not the Institution providing Homeland Security Sevis approval. source

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) Program · San Diego, California · Signals

Does Kaiser sponsor Visas? Visas (which include, Temporary TN work status, temporary H-1B and J-1) can only be sponsored for hard to fill positions. source

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program · San Jose, California · Signals

J-1 Visa: KP accepts J-1 Visas; however, we do not sponsor/offer J-1 Visas as Kaiser Permanente is not the Institution providing Homeland Security Sevis approval. source

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) Program · Santa Ana, California · Signals

Does Kaiser sponsor Visas? Visas (which include, Temporary TN work status, temporary H-1B and J-1) can only be sponsored for hard to fill positions. source

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) Program · Santa Rosa, California · Signals

J-1 Visa: KP accepts J-1 Visas; however, we do not sponsor/offer J-1 Visas as Kaiser Permanente is not the Institution providing Homeland Security Sevis approval. source

Connecticut (3)

Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Program · Bridgeport, Connecticut · Signals

The Rural Family Medicine Residency program sponsors J-1 visas only. source

University of Connecticut Program · Hartford, Connecticut · Signals

UConn School of Medicine sponsors J-1 Visa’s only source

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at New Milford Hospital Program · New Milford, Connecticut · Signals

Q: Do you sponsor visas? A: Yes, J-1 visas are sponsored on a case-by-case basis. source

Delaware (1)

Beebe Healthcare Program · Lewes, Delaware · Signals

Beebe Healthcare will accept J1 visas only on a case-by-case basis. source

Georgia (1)

Hamilton Medical Center Program · Dalton, Georgia · Signals

U.S. citizenship, Green Card, or J-1 Visa eligibility source

Idaho (4)

Full Circle Health/Family Medicine Residency of Idaho (Boise) Program · Boise, Idaho · Signals

On occasion we can sponsor a J1 visa, but the applicant must have a strong Idaho connection. source

Full Circle Health/Family Medicine Residency of Idaho (Caldwell) Program · Caldwell, Idaho · Signals

On occasion we can sponsor a J1 visa, but the applicant must have a strong Idaho connection. source

Full Circle Health/Family Medicine Residency of Idaho (Magic Valley) Program · Jerome, Idaho · Signals

On occasion we can sponsor a J1 visa, but the applicant must have a strong Idaho connection. source

Full Circle Health/Family Medicine Residency of Idaho (Nampa) Program · Nampa, Idaho · Signals

On occasion we can sponsor a J1 visa, but the applicant must have a strong Idaho connection. source

Indiana (1)

HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES/NORTHWEST HEALTH (PORTER) PROGRAM · Valparaiso, Indiana · Signals

Do you sponsor visas? Our program provides J-1 visa sponsorship only at this time. source

Kentucky (1)

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program · Lexington, Kentucky · Signals

Current ECFMG certification (if applicant is a graduate of a medical school outside of the United States) Note: Our hospital sponsors J-1 visas only source

Massachusetts (2)

Boston University Medical Center Program · Boston, Massachusetts · Signals

The BUMC Family Medicine Residency Program does not sponsor H1-B visas but will consider accepting J1 visas. source

Baystate Franklin Medical Center Program · Greenfield, Massachusetts · Signals

We accept mainly J1 Clinical Visas and we require 6 months of prior US clinical experience for international applicants with significant patient care responsibility including: source

Michigan (1)

HENRY FORD HEALTH/HENRY FORD HOSPITAL PROGRAM · Detroit, Michigan · Signals

Does your program accept applicants with J-1 visa status? Yes, our program accepts applicants with J-1 visa status. source

New Mexico (1)

Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program · Las Cruces, New Mexico · Signals

All J-1 Visas are sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. source

New York (6)

Good Samaritan University Hospital/St Joseph Hospital Program · Bethpage, New York · Signals

Which visa(s) is supported by your institution? Our institution will support a J-1 visa only. source

HARMONY HEALTH/NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM · East Meadow, New York · Signals

Foreign national physicians seeking J-1 sponsorship to enroll in programs of graduate medical education (GME) or training in the United States must fulfill a number of general requirements. source

Institute for Family Health (Mid-Hudson) Program · Kingston, New York · Signals

ONLY J1-visa candidates considered on a case-by-case basis. source

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HEALTH NETWORK-CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL PROGRAM · Plattsburgh, New York · Signals

Citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible for a J-1 Visa. source

ZUCKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT HOFSTRA/NORTHWELL AT NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL PROGRAM · Rhinebeck, New York · Signals

Q: Do you sponsor visas? A: Yes, J-1 visas are sponsored on a case-by-case basis. source

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM · Rochester, New York · Signals

The University of Rochester will sponsor only J1 Visas for medical training positions. source

North Carolina (3)

Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville) Program · Asheville, North Carolina · Signals

(citizen, permanent resident, eligible visa including J1). source

Campbell University/Harnett Health Program · Dunn, North Carolina · Signals

We work with ECFMG/Intealth to support those seeking a J1 Visa. source

Wake Forest University School of Medicine Program · Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Signals

We sponsor J-1 visas only, which you must have at the time of your application. source

Ohio (7)

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program · Akron, Ohio · Signals

In addition to the above section for consideration of all applicants, only applicants with J-1 visa status will be considered. source

SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM/BARBERTON CAMPUS PROGRAM · Barberton, Ohio · Signals

In addition to the above section for consideration of all applicants, only applicants with J-1 visa status will be considered. source

Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Program · Cincinnati, Ohio · Signals

The Christ Hospital only accepts J1 visas. source

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program · Cleveland, Ohio · Signals

The MetroHealth System will sponsor H-1B, J-1, and OPT for F-1 Students. source

East Liverpool City Hospital Program · East Liverpool, Ohio · Signals

Applicants requiring an ECFMG-sponsored J-1 visa are eligible for consideration. source

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program · Hillsboro, Ohio · Signals

What are you waiting for? We are privileged to support global diversity in all of our training programs and will be accepting applicants with J1 visa requirements. source

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program · Lakewood, Ohio · Signals

The hospital sponsors J1 and H1 visas on an individual basis. source

Oregon (1)

Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU Health)/Hillsboro Medical Center Program · Hillsboro, Oregon · Signals

Applicants must be legally able to work in the U.S. or eligible to obtain work authorization (J1 visas) source

Pennsylvania (6)

UPMC Medical Education Program · Farrell, Pennsylvania · Signals

We sponsor J1 and H1B visas, pursuant to all current immigration laws and restrictions. source

Geisinger Health System (Lewistown) Program · Lewistown, Pennsylvania · Signals

We sponsor J-1 visas for candidates on a case-by-case basis source

Temple University Hospital Program · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Signals

We do accept candidates who require non-employer sponsored visas, such as the J1. source

Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program · Scranton, Pennsylvania · Signals

What are you waiting for? We are privileged to support global diversity in all of our training programs and will be accepting applicants with J1 visa requirements. source

TOWER HEALTH/READING HOSPITAL PROGRAM · West Reading, Pennsylvania · Signals

For international medical graduates, our program is able to support J1 visas. source

Geisinger Health System Program · Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania · Signals

Do we sponsor visas? Yes, we sponsor J1 visas by case-by-case basis. source

South Carolina (2)

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA REGIONAL NETWORK (FLORENCE) PROGRAM · Florence, South Carolina · Signals

Do you accept J1 Visas? Yes, we will accept candidates with J1 visas. source

Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network/Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Program · Hartsville, South Carolina

must be eligible and apply for sponsorship in the J-1 physician classification through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), or source

Tennessee (1)

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (JACKSON) PROGRAM · Jackson, Tennessee · Signals

J-1 Visa applicants will only be considered during the Post-Match SOAP source

Texas (8)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program · Dallas, Texas · Signals

We will consider J-1 visa applicants on an individual basis. source

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Program · Harlingen, Texas · Signals

MUST obtain a J-1 visa sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). source

Baylor College of Medicine Program · Houston, Texas · Signals

For international applicants: Only J1 sponsorship is offered. source

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program · McAllen, Texas · Signals

Meet requirements for J-1 Visa sponsorship (if applicable) source

BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - ROUND ROCK PROGRAM · Round Rock, Texas · Signals

H-1B visas are not sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Health for housestaff training; BSWH sponsors only J-1 visas for housestaff training source

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program · San Antonio, Texas · Signals

IMG’s must be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or a holder of a J-1 visa (sponsored by ECFMG in order to engage in graduate medical education). source

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program · Temple, Texas · Signals

H-1B visas are not sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Health for housestaff training; BSWH sponsors only J-1 visas for housestaff training source

Baylor University Medical Center/Baylor Scott & White Medical Center (Waxahachie) Program · Waxahachie, Texas · Signals

H-1B visas are not sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Health for housestaff training; BSWH sponsors only J-1 visas for housestaff training source

Virginia (1)

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM · Charlottesville, Virginia · Signals

We offer J-1 visas only, and applicants must be eligible for this visa category. source

Washington (2)

Washington State University College of Medicine Program · Pullman, Washington · Signals

International graduates are encouraged to apply; however, we only accept the J-1 visa at this time. source

Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program · Seattle, Washington · Signals

J-1 visa sponsorship may be available on a case-by-case basis for qualified applicants. source

Wisconsin (3)

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc. (Menomonee Falls) Program · Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin · Signals

US Citizen, US National, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee, or Person eligible for J-1 visa waiver source

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL (MILWAUKEE) PROGRAM · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Signals

Our program sponsors J-1 visas for eligible candidates. source

HealthPartners Institute/Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital/Amery/Westfields Hospitals Program · New Richmond, Wisconsin · Signals

The program sponsors J-1 visas but does not sponsor H visas. source

Wyoming (1)

University of Wyoming (Cheyenne) Program · Cheyenne, Wyoming · Signals

is able to sponsor J-1 visas on a case-by-case basis. source

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