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Medical Doctor positions in the United States are available to international physicians through the J-1 visa Physician program category, which requires sponsorship from an ECFMG-designated organization. Eligible roles span clinical training, residency, and fellowship programs at U.S. hospitals and academic medical centers.
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Get Access To All JobsLOCATION: Chicago, IL
HOSPITAL: Rush University Medical Center
DEPARTMENT: Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
WORK TYPE: Full-time
The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our General Internal Medicine faculty at Rush University Internist (RUI), an on-campus outpatient clinic located at Rush’s downtown campus in Chicago, IL. Responsibilities will include direct patient care and involvement with teaching medical students and residents. These positions provide opportunities for career and academic growth and leadership development. A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and an academic appointment commensurate with experience are available.
The Division of General Internal Medicine at RUSH is academically active and growing. There are currently more than 50 faculty members active in a variety of professional activities, including research, medical education, advocacy, leadership, and quality improvement work. We provide care at over 10 clinical sites across Chicago and its Western suburbs, including the recent openings of the West Loop and Hinsdale practices. We are constantly expanding our academic, educational, and clinical footprint and eagerly collaborate within and outside of Rush Medical College.
Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences. Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise.
We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the past six consecutive years.
Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission. We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
PAY RANGE: $245,000 - $330,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page.
Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
HOSPITAL: Rush University Medical Center
DEPARTMENT: Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
WORK TYPE: Full-time
The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our General Internal Medicine faculty at Rush University Internist (RUI), an on-campus outpatient clinic located at Rush’s downtown campus in Chicago, IL. Responsibilities will include direct patient care and involvement with teaching medical students and residents. These positions provide opportunities for career and academic growth and leadership development. A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and an academic appointment commensurate with experience are available.
The Division of General Internal Medicine at RUSH is academically active and growing. There are currently more than 50 faculty members active in a variety of professional activities, including research, medical education, advocacy, leadership, and quality improvement work. We provide care at over 10 clinical sites across Chicago and its Western suburbs, including the recent openings of the West Loop and Hinsdale practices. We are constantly expanding our academic, educational, and clinical footprint and eagerly collaborate within and outside of Rush Medical College.
Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences. Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise.
We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the past six consecutive years.
Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission. We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
PAY RANGE: $245,000 - $330,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page.
Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Medical Doctor
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
The J-1 Physician program requires ECFMG certification before a DS-2019 can be issued. Confirm your USMLE scores, medical degree credentials, and English proficiency documentation are complete and on file with ECFMG well ahead of your program start date.
Identify host institutions with GME accreditation
Your host hospital or training program must hold ACGME or AOA accreditation for the J-1 Physician category to apply. Target residency and fellowship programs at academic medical centers, which are structured to work within ECFMG's sponsorship framework as a matter of routine.
Search J-1-compatible roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Medical Doctor positions at U.S. hospitals and health systems that regularly host J-1 physicians. This saves time by surfacing roles at institutions already familiar with ECFMG sponsorship requirements and training plan documentation.
Understand the two-year home residency requirement
Most J-1 physicians are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement before changing status or obtaining an immigrant visa. Check whether your funding source, training program, or country of nationality triggers this obligation before accepting an offer.
Align your offer letter with your DS-2019 program dates
Your employment offer must specify training objectives, clinical duties, and dates that exactly match what ECFMG enters on your DS-2019. Discrepancies between the offer letter and the training plan are a common cause of delays in the sponsorship approval process.
Negotiate a no-objection letter proactively if needed
If the two-year requirement applies to you, a no-objection letter from your home government is one pathway to a waiver. Start this process early, as government response times vary by country and the waiver application through USCIS adds additional processing time.
Medical Doctor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to international medical doctors seeking U.S. clinical training?
International physicians entering U.S. residency or fellowship programs fall under the J-1 Physician program category. This is distinct from the Research Scholar or Trainee categories. ECFMG is the sole designated sponsor for this category, and it issues the DS-2019 only to physicians accepted into ACGME- or AOA-accredited graduate medical education programs.
Is the hospital that hires me the same as my J-1 visa sponsor?
No. The hiring hospital is your host institution, not your visa sponsor. For J-1 physicians, ECFMG is the designated sponsor and issues the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. The host institution participates by submitting a training plan and accepting oversight responsibilities, but it cannot independently issue J-1 sponsorship documentation.
How can I find Medical Doctor roles at U.S. hospitals that are set up to host J-1 physicians?
Migrate Mate lets you search Medical Doctor positions at U.S. health systems and academic medical centers that regularly work with J-1 exchange visitors. Filtering by role type and employer helps you focus on institutions already familiar with ECFMG documentation and training plan requirements, reducing friction during the offer and sponsorship process.
What triggers the two-year home residency requirement for J-1 physicians?
The two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies when your J-1 training is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or when your home country has designated your field as one in which trained professionals are needed. USCIS and the State Department both evaluate this at the time of any subsequent visa or status application.
Can a J-1 physician change to a different visa status before completing the two-year requirement?
Not without a waiver. If the two-year home-country requirement applies, you cannot change to H-1B visa, O-1 visa, or an immigrant visa until it is fulfilled or waived. Waiver pathways include a no-objection letter from your home government, a request through a U.S. state health agency under the Conrad 30 program, or an interested U.S. government agency request submitted through USCIS.