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Physician - Emergency Medicine positions in the United States are available to foreign medical graduates through the J-1 Physician program, the designated category for graduate medical education and clinical training. ECFMG serves as the primary sponsoring organization, issuing the DS-2019 and overseeing compliance. Securing a host institution that qualifies under this program is the first step toward J-1 sponsorship.
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Transplant Hepatology – Clinical Faculty/Physician Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Transplant Hepatologist, Program Director of Transplant Hepatology Fellowship.
Opportunity Information
- The position will render care to Hepatology patients at the Rush main campus and regional sites for the Rush Solid Organ Transplant program, which is comprised of eleven Advanced Practice Providers and thirteen clinical faculty.
- The selected candidate will be responsible for providing clinical leadership across all phases of transplant hepatology, including pre-transplant, peri-transplant, and post-transplant care, with a focus on delivering efficient, evidence-based, and guideline-driven care.
- This role includes ensuring full compliance with Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) regulations related to patient evaluation, ongoing care, data collection and submission, and clinical outcomes.
- Additionally, the physician will lead and oversee quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing care processes and outcomes throughout the transplant continuum.
- This role will include 70% clinical effort, 20% for administration time as Program Director, Transplant Hepatology Fellowship, and 10% for pre-transplant administration.
- The mission of the Transplant Service Line at Rush University Medical Center is to provide superior patient care and maintain superb clinical outcomes. We work collaboratively across multiple disciplines to ensure the patients will receive true multidisciplinary care in the entire continuum of the pre-transplant, perioperative and post-transplant care. The Transplant Service Line has locations across Chicagoland and northwest Indiana.
- Rush was one of the first 10 liver transplant centers in the United States, starting in the 1980s. Nearly 2,000 patients have received a liver transplant during the program’s 35-year history. Today, the program consists of a large multidisciplinary team which works closely together to maintain exceptional patient care and excellent quality outcomes.
Qualifications
- Fellowship Trained in Transplant Hepatology
- BC/BE in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
- 5-10 years of experience is required
- We are seeking candidates with a current faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (or equivalent) at an accredited medical institution. Exceptional Assistant Professors with a strong record of scholarship, leadership, and national recognition will also be considered.
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: $403,740 - $500,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page.
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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 Physician - Emergency Medicine
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
Emergency medicine residency and fellowship programs require ECFMG certification as a prerequisite for J-1 Physician sponsorship. Confirm your USMLE Step scores, medical school credentials, and English proficiency meet ECFMG standards before contacting host programs.
Target ACGME-accredited emergency medicine programs
J-1 Physician sponsorship applies only to graduate medical education at ACGME-accredited programs. Filter your search to hospitals and health systems with accredited emergency medicine residencies or fellowships, as non-accredited clinical positions don't qualify for this visa category.
Search roles on Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned opportunities
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. emergency medicine programs and host institutions that align with J-1 sponsorship requirements, filtering by role type and training structure before reaching out to program coordinators.
Assess the 2-year home residency requirement early
The J-1 Physician category almost always carries the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Research your country's bilateral agreement status and whether Conrad 30 waivers or federal agency waivers are realistic options before committing to a program.
Confirm the host program issues an official training plan
ECFMG requires a detailed training plan from the host institution before issuing your DS-2019. Ask the residency or fellowship coordinator to confirm they have experience completing ECFMG's training plan documentation, as gaps here delay your visa start date.
Align your program start date with match timelines
Most emergency medicine residency programs fill slots through the NRMP Match, with start dates in late June or early July. Factor in ECFMG DS-2019 processing time and U.S. consular appointment availability when planning your visa application timeline after matching.
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Which J-1 program category applies to emergency medicine physicians?
Foreign medical graduates entering emergency medicine residency or fellowship programs in the United States use the J-1 Physician category, not Trainee or Research Scholar. ECFMG is the sole designated sponsor for this category and issues the DS-2019 directly to physicians enrolled in ACGME-accredited graduate medical education programs. Attending-level clinical positions outside GME do not qualify under this category.
Does the J-1 Physician visa carry a two-year home residency requirement?
Yes, the J-1 Physician category is subject to the two-year home country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e) in nearly all cases. This means you must return to your home country for two years after your program ends, or obtain a waiver, before changing to H-1B or a green card pathway. Conrad 30 waivers, available through state health departments for physicians who agree to work in underserved areas, are the most common waiver route for emergency medicine graduates.
How is J-1 visa sponsorship different from employer-based visa sponsorship for physicians?
With J-1 sponsorship, the hospital or health system where you train is the host institution, not the visa sponsor. ECFMG is the U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization and is responsible for issuing your DS-2019 and monitoring your compliance. The host program coordinates with ECFMG, but your legal visa status is tied to ECFMG's oversight, not the hospital's immigration filings.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find emergency medicine programs that support J-1 physicians?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. emergency medicine roles and host institutions that align with J-1 sponsorship, so you can identify programs experienced with ECFMG's requirements before applying. Filtering by role type and training structure helps you avoid programs that aren't set up for the J-1 Physician category and narrows your list to realistic matches.
What documents does ECFMG require to issue a DS-2019 for emergency medicine training?
ECFMG requires proof of ECFMG certification, a completed application through its sponsorship system, a signed training plan from the host program outlining your educational objectives and supervision structure, and confirmation of ACGME accreditation for the program. The host program's coordinator typically submits the training plan directly to ECFMG. Processing can take several weeks, so starting this process promptly after matching is necessary to meet your program start date.
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