J-1 Visa Medical Doctor Jobs

Medical Doctor positions in the United States are available to international physicians through the J-1 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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Overview

Open Jobs493+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type97% On-site
Median Salary$72K
Top LocationChicago, IL
Most JobsIndiana University

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Tia
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Tia
New York, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$160,000/yr
On-Site
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Rush University Medical Center
Physician - Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology
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Physician - Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$403,740 - $500,000
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5+ yrs exp.
Doctorate

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Regeneron
Summer 2026 MD Intern
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Summer 2026 MD Intern
Regeneron
Tarrytown, New York
Nursing
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$32.00/hr - $40.70/hr
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Doctorate

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Main Line Health
Physician, Internal Medicine
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Physician, Internal Medicine
Main Line Health
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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Central Florida Health Care, Inc.
Adults/Family/Internal Medicine Physician
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Central Florida Health Care, Inc.
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Adults/Family/Internal Medicine Physician
Central Florida Health Care, Inc.
Dundee, Florida
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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Tips 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.

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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, O-1, 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.

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