| For the physician living anywhere in the world, who has | | | | To qualify you must: |
| been considering a top-paying career in the U.S., the J-1 | | | | 1. Agree to practice medicine within the state of New |
| visa may be the way to start. Great work | | | | York. Specifically you must work in areas that have |
| environments, and in many cases ongoing work for | | | | been designated as under-served (short on doctors) |
| years to come. | | | | by the federal authorities. |
| Each year New York State accepts 30 physicians | | | | 2. Begin work within 90 days of acceptance into the |
| from foreign countries to work in the under-served | | | | program. It is also required that you work for at least 3 |
| areas within the state. With a growing population, and a | | | | years and for a minimum for 40 hours each week. |
| real need for medical professionals, there are many | | | | 3. Qualify for a limited license to practice medicine |
| places within the state that require qualified doctors. | | | | within New York State. |
| Physicians working in New York can expect a higher | | | | 4. Complete an application before the end of the |
| than average salary, | | | | application period (October 30 of each year). |
| If you're a qualified physician it may be time to consider | | | | The simple truth is that the opportunities for physicians |
| a career in the U.S. To get started simply ensure that | | | | in the U.S. are endless. In New York specifically a |
| you meet the following requirements, apply for work | | | | qualified professional can expect higher than average |
| with a sponsoring medical facility, and you'll soon be | | | | salaries, great work environments, and a diverse range |
| able to live and work in the great state of New York. | | | | of employees who will accept J-1 applicants. |
| How Do I Qualify For This Program? | | | | If you've been considering beginning your career in |
| To qualify for this special work program, the | | | | America, the J-1 waiver program is an excellent place |
| requirements aren't really that difficult. Administration of | | | | to get started. With your experience in the field you |
| the program is completed by the New York | | | | may be able to move on to a NIW and continue your |
| Department of Health. Applications begin each year in | | | | employment in the U.S. permanently. There are many |
| September. With a limited number of slots for this | | | | New York medical facilities looking for physicians right |
| program, if you meet the following requirements, it is | | | | now! |
| suggested that you apply as early as you can. | | | | |