Combined Specialties — IMG-Friendly Research-Oriented Programs with j1 Visa Sponsorship
Engage with research-oriented residency programs that provide j1 visa sponsorship, focused on supporting International Medical Graduates in their academic pursuits.
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9 programs found.
University at Buffalo Program
Buffalo, NY |
Internal medicine/Pediatrics
YOG 2STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 56%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 25%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 19%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Kansas (Wichita) Program
Wichita, KS |
Internal medicine/Pediatrics
Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 42%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 8%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 50%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program
Royal Oak, MI |
Internal medicine/Pediatrics
STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 38%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 6%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 56%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Chicago Program
Chicago, IL |
Internal medicine/Pediatrics
YOG 3 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 94%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 6%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
UMass Chan - Baystate Program
Springfield, MA |
Internal medicine/Pediatrics
YOG 1 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 78%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 9%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 12%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Missouri-Columbia Program
Columbia, MO |
Internal medicine/Pediatrics
YOG 4STEP 210 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1F1MD 50%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 6%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 44%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program
Providence, RI |
Internal medicine/Pediatrics
YOG 3 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 94%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 6%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
Newark, NJ |
Internal medicine/Pediatrics
YOG 2 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 94%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 6%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program
Oklahoma City, OK |
Internal medicine/Pediatrics
YOG 4 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 67%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 17%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 17%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.