VISA INFORMATION FOR RESIDENCY/FELLOWSHIP CANDIDATES

VISAS ACCEPTED FOR GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
October 16, 2006

• J-1 (Exchange Visitor Visa) sponsored through ECFMG.  Application is processed by the GME Office. Note:  The J-1 must be a clinical J-1 and not a research J-1. 

• F-1 (Student) year of practical training – Non-US citizens that are enrolled in a US medical school who have an approved year of practical training.  After this one year, they will be sponsored on a J-1.  

• Permanent Resident

• Green Card

VISAS WE DO NOT ACCEPT/SPONSOR

• H-1 B
• O