The goal of the J-1 Physician Visa Waiver program is to increase the number of physicians available to work in CT’s Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). The objective of the J-1 Visa Program is to assure access to primary care by persons or population groups living in HPSA’s and recruit and retain physicians (MDs/DOs) within designated shortage areas of the State who are specifically engaged in providing service to the underserved residents of their area. Connecticut sponsors up to thirty (30) waivers per federal fiscal year (October 1 through September 30). Connecticut has consistently filled all thirty (30) spots since 2012.

These data are current as of April 2023.

Connecticut Department of Public Health; State Department of Education; Connecticut Office of Higher Education; Connecticut Department of Labor; Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; Connecticut Department of Social Services; Connecticut Office of Rural Health; Office of Health Care Reform and Innovation; local public health agencies; federal health agencies; national health provider accrediting bodies; other organizations and coalitions focused on health workforce issues; community service organizations serving specific populations (children, older adults, underserved populations); health insurers; community health centers and hospitals; health professional associations; schools of public health, allied health, nursing and medicine; philanthropic organizations that address access to care and health workforce issues.

Supporting outreach and education that encourages participation in the J-1 Physician Visa Waiver program which include distributing program information, speaking about the J-1 Physician Visa Waiver program at community forums and various events.