Visa Information

Visas accepted for Graduate Medical Education at George Washington University:

  • J-1 (Exchange Visitor Visa) sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Application is processed by the GME Office. The resident/fellow must meet the criteria of the ECFMG for sponsorship.
    • Note: The J-1 must be a clinical J-1 and not a research J-1.
  • Permanent Resident

Visas NOT accepted/sponsored for Graduate Medical Education at George Washington University:

  • H-1 B – The University does not sponsor foreign national physicians for Graduate Medical Education programs for the H-1B visa.
  • O-1