Robert Crausman, MD, MMS

3 Capitol Hill, Room 205
Providence, RI 02908

Tel: 401-222-3855
Fax: 401-222-2158
Hearing/Speech Impaired, Dial 711

Office Hours: 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday - Friday

Office of Health Professionals Regulation

Rhode Island J-1 Visa Waiver Program

J-1 Visa Waiver Process Questions and Answers

Question:

What specialties are priorities for a state 30 waiver?

Answer:

In a primary care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or Medically Underserved Area (MUA):

family practice
internal medicine
pediatrics/pediatric neurology
obstetrics/gynecology
anesthesiology/pain management
child psychiatry

In a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area (MHPSA):

psychiatry

Question:

How do I get more information on Rhode Island Shortage designations?

Answer:

Refer to the federal shortage area web listings at:

Health Professional Shortage Areas (includes MHPSAs)
Medically Underserved Areas

Question:

Will the Rhode Island Department of Health find me a job?

Answer:

We do not do direct J-1 physician placemen

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