J-1 Visa Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs
Orthopedic Physician Assistant roles in the U.S. typically fall under the J-1 visa Physician or Trainee program category, depending on your training stage. Securing sponsorship requires a State Department-designated organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin work at your host institution.
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If you’re currently a medical school student interested in drug discovery and development, you may be a fit for an internship in our Internal Medicine Clinical Development Unit.
In This Role, a Typical Internship Will Include
- Achieving a general understanding of what happens in our global development organization
- Completing a hands-on project that has an impact on the business
- Engaging with Regeneron leadership
- Collaborating with a specific hiring manager and other interns
- Establishing connections with Regeneron’s diverse employee resource groups
- Participating in professional development sessions
- Showcasing the knowledge you gained through end of program presentation sessions
- Getting paid for your hard work!
Internship Project Specifics
The summer intern will be placed on a project team in the Internal Medicine Clinical Development Unit at Regeneron. During this project the summer intern may visually and/or descriptively analyze clinical trial data from recent studies or databases. Disease areas that comprise the focus of the summer interns project may include: cardiovascular, pulmonary and/or immunological & inflammatory diseases. The student will be trained on basic statistical modeling techniques using SAS JMP. The summer project may involve reviewing pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) data from clinical trials. Students will be trained on techniques for data cleaning, statistical analysis, and linear regression (univariate and multivariate). The student will work closely with the global program head, medical director and clinical pharmacology director during the project. Additionally, students will be trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards for human clinical trials including relevant International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and FDA Guidelines. The student will also attend relevant team meetings including: Strategic Project Team, Global Clinical Sub Team, Global Regulatory Sub Team and others as needed. At the end of the summer internship period, the student will be expected to give a presentation/summary of their research experiences to an internal audience at Regeneron.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must be currently enrolled in medical school and returning to school the semester following the internship. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred. We want someone who is able to commit to 40 hours per week for a minimum of 6-8 weeks during a time-period from the end of May/early June through August. The specific weeks of the internship are flexible and intended to accommodate the intern’s time out of school. Demonstrated leadership in areas such as campus activities, clubs, sports, current or previous work, or within the community is also preferred.
Requirements
- Medical student currently enrolled in an accredited US medical school (MD)
- Must have completed at least the first-year basic science curriculum. Students who have completed the second year and beyond will also be considered but must have adequate time available during an elective or research rotation to be on site at Regeneron.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint).
- Prior research experience is preferred but not required. Understanding of biostatistics, experimental design and the scientific method is preferred. Experience with R studio, Python, SPSS, SAS or SAS JMP is a plus.
- On site attendance at Regeneron offices in Tarrytown NY is expected 5 days per week.
Please note our intern pay ranges are determined by level of education (year in school) and degree program. The hourly rate range for Tarrytown, NY: $32.00-$40.70 per hour.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Verify your ECFMG eligibility before applying
If you're a foreign medical graduate pursuing orthopedic PA training, ECFMG is the designated J-1 sponsor for clinical programs. Confirm your training program qualifies under their Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program before committing to a host site.
Match your category to your training stage
Physician assistants still in formal PA school programs typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category. Post-graduation candidates in structured orthopedic training use the Trainee category. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 delays and host-site confusion.
Document orthopedic-specific competencies for your training plan
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan before issuing the DS-2019. Outline the orthopedic procedures, patient populations, and clinical rotations your host site will provide, mapped to specific learning objectives tied to your PA credential level.
Target host institutions with established J-1 infrastructure
Use Migrate Mate to identify orthopedic practices, hospital systems, and academic medical centers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Experienced host sites already have HR processes for DS-2019 onboarding and know how to coordinate with a designated sponsor.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Many orthopedic PA exchange visitors are subject to the two-year home residency requirement, which bars H-1B visa or green card transitions until fulfilled or waived. Confirm your country of citizenship and funding source with your designated sponsor before signing any offer.
Align your offer letter with DS-2019 program dates
Your host employer's offer letter must reflect the exact training start and end dates on your DS-2019. Mismatches between the offer and the DS-2019 are a common reason USCIS flags J-1 status discrepancies during orthopedic PA onboarding.
Orthopedic Physician Assistant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to orthopedic physician assistant roles?
It depends on your stage of training. PA students completing a clinical rotation at a U.S. orthopedic site typically use the J-1 Intern category. Credentialed PAs in a structured post-graduate orthopedic training program use the J-1 Trainee category. Foreign medical graduates entering a physician assistant pathway under ECFMG oversight may qualify under the J-1 Physician category instead. Your designated sponsor confirms the correct category before issuing the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an orthopedic PA position?
The orthopedic practice or hospital that hires you is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. The sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as ECFMG for clinical medical programs or CIEE for other training categories, that issues the DS-2019 form and monitors compliance throughout your exchange. Your employer coordinates with the designated sponsor but cannot issue sponsorship independently the way H-1B employers do.
How do I find orthopedic employers that are set up to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Migrate Mate lets you filter roles and employers by J-1 compatibility, so you can identify orthopedic practices, academic medical centers, and hospital systems that have hosted exchange visitors before. First-time host employers can participate, but they require additional lead time to complete the host agreement with your designated sponsor, which can delay your DS-2019 issuance by weeks.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect orthopedic PA J-1 holders?
Many orthopedic PA exchange visitors are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), particularly if they are funded by their home government or are nationals of a country on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. This requirement prevents a direct transition to H-1B or permanent residence until the obligation is fulfilled or a waiver is granted through USCIS or the State Department.
What documentation does my designated sponsor need before issuing the DS-2019?
Most designated sponsors require a signed training plan detailing the orthopedic competencies your host site will develop, a letter of support from the host employer, proof of your PA credentials and degree, and evidence of health insurance meeting State Department minimums. ECFMG and similar sponsors review these materials and issue the DS-2019 only after confirming the training program meets exchange visitor program standards. Incomplete training plans are the most common source of delays.