J-1 Visa Pediatric Surgeon Jobs
Pediatric surgeons pursuing U.S. clinical training or exchange programs typically qualify under the J-1 Physician category, administered by ECFMG as the designated sponsor. Finding a host institution that will coordinate ECFMG sponsorship is the defining challenge. This page surfaces U.S. positions with J-1 sponsorship potential for pediatric surgical professionals.
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00049866
Job Category:
Allied Health
Organization:
Pediatric Pharmacists and Pharmacy Residents
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Pediatric Pharmacy Intern
Job Summary:
To fill routine dosage orders and prepackage pharmaceuticals as directed. To measure, mix, count, label, and record amounts of dosages and prescriptions. To train lower level pharmacy technicians and assist pharmacist in the dispensing of prescriptions.
Education & Experience
Must be enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy and actively pursuing a degree and licensure as a pharmacist. Prior experience preferred.
Completion of a pre-employment drug screen required.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescribed medications. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to perform basic supervisory functions. Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
Responsibilities
- Add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (IV) packs under supervision.
- Assists in the dispensing of prescriptions; counts, packages, and labels dosages. Prices and files prescriptions.
- Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work area; sterilizes glassware according to established procedures.
- Inputs and maintains patient profiles, including list of medications taken by individual patient.
- Computes charges for medication and equipment dispensed to patients and enters data. Prepares and processes medical insurance claims forms and records.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Hourly
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
04/15/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00049866
Job Category:
Allied Health
Organization:
Pediatric Pharmacists and Pharmacy Residents
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Pediatric Pharmacy Intern
Job Summary:
To fill routine dosage orders and prepackage pharmaceuticals as directed. To measure, mix, count, label, and record amounts of dosages and prescriptions. To train lower level pharmacy technicians and assist pharmacist in the dispensing of prescriptions.
Education & Experience
Must be enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy and actively pursuing a degree and licensure as a pharmacist. Prior experience preferred.
Completion of a pre-employment drug screen required.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescribed medications. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to perform basic supervisory functions. Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
Responsibilities
- Add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (IV) packs under supervision.
- Assists in the dispensing of prescriptions; counts, packages, and labels dosages. Prices and files prescriptions.
- Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work area; sterilizes glassware according to established procedures.
- Inputs and maintains patient profiles, including list of medications taken by individual patient.
- Computes charges for medication and equipment dispensed to patients and enters data. Prepares and processes medical insurance claims forms and records.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Hourly
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
04/15/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Pediatric Surgeon
Verify your ECFMG certification status early
ECFMG issues the DS-2019 for J-1 Physician exchange visitors and requires ECFMG certification before sponsorship. Confirm your certification is current and your medical degree is from an ECFMG-recognized institution before approaching any host program.
Target ACGME-accredited pediatric surgery fellowships
Most J-1 Physician placements for pediatric surgeons sit inside ACGME-accredited fellowship programs at children's hospitals or academic medical centers. These host institutions already have established ECFMG coordination workflows, making the sponsorship process significantly more straightforward.
Use Migrate Mate to find host institutions
Identifying U.S. children's hospitals and academic medical centers actively hosting J-1 physicians is the hardest part of this search. Migrate Mate filters roles by J-1 compatibility so you can focus your outreach on programs already set up to host exchange visitors.
Prepare for the two-year home residency requirement
Most J-1 Physician exchange visitors are subject to the two-year home-country residency requirement after program completion. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether your country of origin and funding source trigger this requirement, and whether a waiver pathway is realistic for your situation.
Align your training plan with a defined clinical objective
ECFMG requires a detailed training program description tied to a specific clinical or research objective. Work with your prospective host program coordinator to draft this before your DS-2019 application, as vague or broad objectives are a common reason for delays.
Confirm host institution liability and visa support capacity
Not every children's hospital that wants to hire you has a department experienced in ECFMG coordination. Before advancing through an offer, ask the program coordinator directly how many J-1 Physician exchange visitors they have hosted and who manages their ECFMG correspondence.
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Find Pediatric Surgeon JobsPediatric Surgeon J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to pediatric surgeons?
Pediatric surgeons pursuing clinical training in the U.S. fall under the J-1 Physician category, not Trainee or Research Scholar. ECFMG is the sole U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor for this category. The host institution, typically a children's hospital or academic medical center, coordinates with ECFMG but does not itself issue the DS-2019 or act as the formal sponsor.
Can a pediatric surgery fellowship program sponsor my J-1 directly?
No. Fellowship programs are host institutions, not designated sponsors. Only ECFMG can issue the DS-2019 for J-1 Physician exchange visitors. The fellowship program submits documentation to ECFMG on your behalf, but the legal sponsoring organization is always ECFMG. Conflating the host program with the sponsor is one of the most common misunderstandings in this process.
How do I find U.S. children's hospitals open to J-1 Physician hosting?
Most children's hospitals with active pediatric surgery fellowship programs have prior ECFMG coordination experience, but not all actively recruit international exchange visitors. Migrate Mate is built to surface U.S. employer roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, letting you identify host institutions already set up to support the ECFMG process rather than approaching programs cold.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect pediatric surgeons on J-1?
It likely does. J-1 Physician exchange visitors are almost always subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e), particularly if your training is government-funded or you come from a country on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. You'll need to return home for two years or obtain a waiver before changing to H-1B or applying for a green card.
What documents does ECFMG require before issuing a DS-2019 for a pediatric surgeon?
ECFMG requires a signed contract with the host institution, a detailed training program description with specific clinical objectives, proof of ECFMG certification, evidence of adequate health insurance, and English language proficiency documentation if applicable. The host program coordinator typically assembles these materials. Missing or vague training program descriptions are the most frequent cause of DS-2019 processing delays for surgical specialties.
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