drdeerajnathl
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What is the pros and cons for J1 visa. I am applying for internal medicine. I want to do fellowship, and atleast stay in usa for minimum 5-6yrs after fellowship b4 going to home country. is it harmful to accept J1 visa, wat will be the chances for fellowship on this visa.
Plz if possible give a bit detailed info, as i am completely unaware of this issue or give me a link for this info
Thanks , Deeraj
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| the_holy_man
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I think most people would agree that it is easier to get a fellowship position on J1 than H1.Although exceptional candidates can get fellowship position on H1 as well.I recently had a talk with a former PD of endocrinilogy fellowship program over lunch, and according to him their criteria included medical school, usmle scores , performance during residency and in board exams and they preferred J1 over H1.But as we know the problem with J1 is to work in underserved community for 3 years and running the risk of staying unemployed for upto 6 months after residency if we fail to get COS from J1 to H1 within the cap for that year.
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| docRocker
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Almost agree with you. I think u need not be exceptional if you want a fellowship after h1. Most people who do residency on H1 finally end up doing fellowships. They apply for a hospitalist's job, work for 2 years, apply for a green card, keep doing research to strengthen their application, and then once they get a green card, they apply for a fellowship. But yes I agree that going for a fellowship right after residency, its hard on h1b. Basically you have to see your priorities in life.
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| drdeerajnathl
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thanks guys
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| sobia naeem
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do you have any idea if it is possible to do pgy1 on h1 visa and then reapply for a pgy1 position the next year on a h1 visa.plz reply if u have any info
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| bbb
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http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/37046
http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/32187
http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/2125
This should get you started - go to the visa forum and search. Information is already on the forums....
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