J-1 Waivers Possible for Some Specialists in Southern U.S. Posted Apr 08, 2005 ©MurthyDotCom The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) began accepting J-1 waiver applications for physicians with specialized training as of April 4, 2005. The DRA accepts J-1 two-year home residency requirement waiver applications for physicians in portions of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. More information on the counties and parishes covered can be found on the DRA WebSite. ©MurthyDotCom Traditionally, J-1 waivers through work in underserved areas have been available primarily to internists, pediatricians, general / family practitioners, and psychiatrists. Slowly, more programs are accepting that specialists also may be needed in medically underserved areas. This is a favorable trend, in keeping with the specialized nature of modern medical practice and the needs of our aging population. ©MurthyDotCom No physician should assume that s/he will automatically be granted a J-1 waiver. It is necessary to carefully check the requirements of the particular program. For more information on J-1 waivers, see our Physician Page on MurthyDotCom. © 2005 The Law Office of Sheela Murthy, P.C. All Rights Reserved
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