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Conrad State 30 J-1 waiver program overview, slot data, processing times, and application guidance for Connecticut.

Official source · Verified against State DOH / 3RNET · Last verified: 2026-03-28
30
Conrad 30 Slots
5
Flex Slots
35
Total Available
60-90 days
Processing Time

Application Window

Opens October 1 at 8:00 AM EST, closes October 15 at 4:30 PM EST. If 30+ applications, lottery conducted. Extended to April 1 only if fewer than 30 received.

Timeline Overview

Estimated Total Timeline6-12 months
State Processing Time60-90 days
Federal Fiscal Year StartOctober 1

Specialty Priorities

Family MedicineInternal MedicinePsychiatryPediatrics

Priority Areas

Primary CareUrban UnderservedCommunity HealthBehavioral Health

Requirements

Must practice in a HPSA or MUA for 3 years. Connecticut DPH administers the program. Connecticut fills all 30 Conrad slots annually (FY 2024). No alternative regional pathways available. Full unrestricted CT medical license required.

Application Tips

Connecticut fills all 30 Conrad slots every year. Urban underserved areas in Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, and Waterbury have the highest need and best chances. FQHCs like Community Health Center Inc. and Fair Haven Community Health are major waiver employers. Yale-affiliated community sites in New Haven are competitive but possible. Northeast and northwest rural CT have growing demand. Connecticut has a relatively high cost of living and state income tax (graduated 3-6.99%). Strong academic medical infrastructure (Yale, UConn Health).

Official Resource

Connecticut Health Department

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Quick Facts

3-year service commitment required
Must serve in HPSA or MUA designated area
Employer must sponsor the waiver application
Apply early in federal fiscal year (starts October 1)

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