Record Number of Conrad Waivers

The Conrad 30 Waiver program allows international medical graduates (IMGs) to apply for a waiver for the 2-year residence requirement upon completion of the J-1 exchange visitor program. The program addresses the shortage of qualified doctors in medically underserved areas. 

In addition to each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam offer the Conrad 30 program where they can sponsor up to 30 IMGs each year for a J1 waiver. There are both general and State-specific requirements in order to qualify for the Conrad 30 program.

This year, Massachusetts Department of Public Health received 39 Conrad waiver applications for FY 2020.