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Staff Psychiatrist positions in the United States are available to foreign medical graduates and licensed physicians through the J-1 visa Physician program category, administered by ECFMG as the designated sponsor. Host hospitals, community mental health centers, and academic medical centers partner with ECFMG to provide J-1 sponsorship for qualified psychiatry candidates.
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Under direct supervision with training provided, the position is assigned to assist in studying the pathogenesis of Cerebrovascular disease, including cell culture, maintaining genetically modified mouse lines, tissue section (frozen and paraffin), stains, and molecular assays (PCR, qPCR, protein assay).
Responsibilities:
- Small animal handling and dissection, organ harvesting
- Perform surgeries on mice
- Preparation and sectioning of frozen and paraffin-embedded tissues
- Chromogen and fluorescent immunohistochemistry and special histological stains
- Maintenance of mammalian cell culture and tissue culture
- DNA and RNA extraction and purification
- Western blotting, ELISA
- PCR and qPCR
Department Description:
The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at UCSF provides outstanding patient care, promotes cutting-edge basic and clinical science research, and educates the next generation of healthcare providers while focusing on the UCSF Principles of Community.
The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care ranks as one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine, with an annual budget of $207 million. The three largest components of the annual revenue budget are Funds Flow Revenue, the affiliation agreement with the city and county of San Francisco, and Extramural Funds, which together represent 85.2% or $171 million. As of 2026, the department has over 200 Faculty members, 61 Staff Physicians, 200 Staff Employees, 20 Fellows, 90 Residents, 17 Non-Faculty Academics, 13 Postdocs, and 8 Nurse Practitioners. The department also works closely with 87 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
In addition to the Moffitt-Long Hospital, very active units of the department exist at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) (inpatient and outpatient, including an active trauma service); San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (inpatient and outpatient); Mount Zion Medical Center (outpatient, including 23 hour stays); Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland; the UCSF Orthopedic Institute; the Benioff Children's, Betty Irene Moore Women's and Bakar Cancer (NIH-designated Cancer Center) Hospitals; and the Bayfront Medical Building (outpatient, Center for Pain Medicine) in the Mission Bay neighborhood.
The Department now has essential roles in patient care outside of the operating rooms, with active participation in Ambulatory Care, Acute and Chronic Pain, and in the Preoperative Clinic. Since 1958, the department has been at the heart of modern anesthesia’s explosive growth, and to this day continues to have an enormous impact on surgical practice and the management of pain. The department’s research, education, and clinical care earned and have maintained reputations equal to or better than that of any institution in the world. Individual members of our faculty have had a major influence on our specialty both nationally and internationally, including NIH study sections, NIH funding, and FDA and Editorial Boards. Research activities within the department are integrated with and inform clinical practice. For many years, ours has been among the top departments in the United States for NIH research funding in anesthesia.
The Department of Anesthesia provides considerable support and structure for research and research training programs, highlighted by the innovative Pathway to Scientific Independence (PSI). This program begins at the residency level, incorporating the Research Scholars Track of the Anesthesia Residency, moving through the post-residency NIH-funded T32 training grant, and culminating in faculty positions with mentored research support, ultimately achieving extramurally funded, independent researcher status.
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS in a biological or related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Basic knowledge of medical research methods and related technology as obtained in school or related activities
- College coursework in mammalian cell culture and tissue culture, Western blotting, ELISA, PCR, qPCR
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Tissue harvesting for human samples and animals as obtained in school
- Preparation and sectioning of frozen and paraffin-embedded tissues
- Chromogen and fluorescent immunohistochemistry and special histological stains
- Isolation of primary cells from human tissues
- DNA and RNA extraction and purification
- Experience in small animal handling
- Working knowledge of safety standards in laboratories
JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision with training provided, the position is assigned to assist in studying the pathogenesis of Cerebrovascular disease, including cell culture, maintaining genetically modified mouse lines, tissue section (frozen and paraffin), stains, and molecular assays (PCR, qPCR, protein assay).
Responsibilities:
- Small animal handling and dissection, organ harvesting
- Perform surgeries on mice
- Preparation and sectioning of frozen and paraffin-embedded tissues
- Chromogen and fluorescent immunohistochemistry and special histological stains
- Maintenance of mammalian cell culture and tissue culture
- DNA and RNA extraction and purification
- Western blotting, ELISA
- PCR and qPCR
Department Description:
The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at UCSF provides outstanding patient care, promotes cutting-edge basic and clinical science research, and educates the next generation of healthcare providers while focusing on the UCSF Principles of Community.
The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care ranks as one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine, with an annual budget of $207 million. The three largest components of the annual revenue budget are Funds Flow Revenue, the affiliation agreement with the city and county of San Francisco, and Extramural Funds, which together represent 85.2% or $171 million. As of 2026, the department has over 200 Faculty members, 61 Staff Physicians, 200 Staff Employees, 20 Fellows, 90 Residents, 17 Non-Faculty Academics, 13 Postdocs, and 8 Nurse Practitioners. The department also works closely with 87 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
In addition to the Moffitt-Long Hospital, very active units of the department exist at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) (inpatient and outpatient, including an active trauma service); San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (inpatient and outpatient); Mount Zion Medical Center (outpatient, including 23 hour stays); Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland; the UCSF Orthopedic Institute; the Benioff Children's, Betty Irene Moore Women's and Bakar Cancer (NIH-designated Cancer Center) Hospitals; and the Bayfront Medical Building (outpatient, Center for Pain Medicine) in the Mission Bay neighborhood.
The Department now has essential roles in patient care outside of the operating rooms, with active participation in Ambulatory Care, Acute and Chronic Pain, and in the Preoperative Clinic. Since 1958, the department has been at the heart of modern anesthesia’s explosive growth, and to this day continues to have an enormous impact on surgical practice and the management of pain. The department’s research, education, and clinical care earned and have maintained reputations equal to or better than that of any institution in the world. Individual members of our faculty have had a major influence on our specialty both nationally and internationally, including NIH study sections, NIH funding, and FDA and Editorial Boards. Research activities within the department are integrated with and inform clinical practice. For many years, ours has been among the top departments in the United States for NIH research funding in anesthesia.
The Department of Anesthesia provides considerable support and structure for research and research training programs, highlighted by the innovative Pathway to Scientific Independence (PSI). This program begins at the residency level, incorporating the Research Scholars Track of the Anesthesia Residency, moving through the post-residency NIH-funded T32 training grant, and culminating in faculty positions with mentored research support, ultimately achieving extramurally funded, independent researcher status.
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS in a biological or related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Basic knowledge of medical research methods and related technology as obtained in school or related activities
- College coursework in mammalian cell culture and tissue culture, Western blotting, ELISA, PCR, qPCR
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Tissue harvesting for human samples and animals as obtained in school
- Preparation and sectioning of frozen and paraffin-embedded tissues
- Chromogen and fluorescent immunohistochemistry and special histological stains
- Isolation of primary cells from human tissues
- DNA and RNA extraction and purification
- Experience in small animal handling
- Working knowledge of safety standards in laboratories
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Staff Psychiatrist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for J-1 Physician sponsorship. Confirm your credentials are current and that your medical degree, USMLE scores, and postgraduate training documentation are on file with ECFMG before approaching host employers.
Identify host sites with Conrad 30 participation
Many staff psychiatrist roles tied to J-1 sponsorship sit within underserved or shortage-area facilities that use the Conrad 30 waiver program. Targeting federally qualified health centers, state-designated shortage areas, and VA-affiliated hospitals significantly expands your viable host employer pool.
Search J-1-compatible psychiatry roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter staff psychiatrist openings at U.S. employers that align with J-1 Physician program requirements. The platform surfaces roles at host organizations familiar with ECFMG sponsorship, saving time spent vetting employers who lack that infrastructure.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Most J-1 Physician exchange visitors are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement. Raise this with prospective host employers early, since waiver timelines through Conrad 30 or a federal agency affect your start date and employment contract structure.
Review the training plan requirements with your host
ECFMG requires a completed Form DS-2019 and a formal training or work agreement outlining your psychiatry duties, supervision structure, and program objectives. Work with your host's credentialing or GME office to draft this document before ECFMG issues your DS-2019.
Confirm state medical licensure timelines alongside your J-1 timeline
Some states require full licensure before a staff psychiatrist can begin seeing patients independently. Coordinate your state medical board application with your J-1 entry date, since licensure delays can create gaps between your DS-2019 start date and your clinical start date.
Staff Psychiatrist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to staff psychiatrist positions?
Staff psychiatrist roles fall under the J-1 Physician program category, not Trainee or Research Scholar. ECFMG is the sole U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor for this category. The program covers foreign medical graduates entering clinical or research positions at accredited U.S. hospitals, academic medical centers, or mental health facilities after completing their postgraduate training.
Who is the visa sponsor for a J-1 staff psychiatrist, the hospital or ECFMG?
ECFMG is the designated visa sponsor and the organization that issues your DS-2019 form. The hospital or health system where you work is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. Your host submits a program application to ECFMG, which then evaluates eligibility and authorizes the exchange visitor status. The employer hires you; ECFMG sponsors you.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to staff psychiatrist J-1 holders?
Yes, most J-1 Physician exchange visitors are subject to the INA Section 212(e) two-year home-country physical presence requirement. This means you must return to your home country for two years after your exchange program ends before adjusting to most immigrant or nonimmigrant statuses, unless you obtain a waiver through the Conrad 30 program or a federal agency recommendation.
How do I find U.S. employers that understand J-1 Physician sponsorship for psychiatry roles?
Many employers are unfamiliar with the ECFMG host application process, which means cold applications often stall. Migrate Mate lets you search for staff psychiatrist openings at employers who have a demonstrated familiarity with J-1 Physician program requirements, narrowing your search to organizations that can realistically serve as your host employer.
Can a staff psychiatrist on J-1 status transition to H-1B or permanent residence later?
Yes, but the two-year home residency requirement must be resolved first. If you obtain a Conrad 30 waiver or another approved waiver, you become eligible to change status to H-1B visa or pursue employment-based permanent residence through EB-1 or EB-2 pathways. Waiver approval typically requires a service commitment of at least three years in a designated shortage area.