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INConrad State 30 J-1 waiver program overview, slot data, processing times, and application guidance for Indiana.
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30
Conrad 30 Slots
0
Flex Slots
30
Total Available
60-90 days
Processing Time
Timeline Overview
Estimated Total Timeline6-12 months
State Processing Time60-90 days
Federal Fiscal Year StartOctober 1
Specialty Priorities
Family MedicineInternal MedicinePsychiatry
Priority Areas
Primary CareRural HealthMUA/MUP
Requirements
Must practice in a HPSA or MUA for 3 years. Indiana ISDH administers the program. Important: Indiana does NOT offer flex waiver slots. Indiana fills all 30 slots annually.
Application Tips
Indiana fills all 30 Conrad slots every year and does not support flex waivers. Southern Indiana and rural counties have highest demand. Community health centers are common placements. Consider ARC waiver for eligible Appalachian southern Indiana counties as an alternative pathway.
Official Resource
Indiana Health DepartmentQuick 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)