Practice Areas: All Specialists: Yes; Specialist applications will be considered  Application Review: The Minnesota Department of Health, through the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care has reviewed and revised the Conrad 30 J-1Visa Waiver Program.  The revised program moved from a first in-first reviewed format to a competitive, committee selected process. In recent years, the program has filled available J-1 visa waivers shortly after the application period began.  The new process allows more applicants to submit an application, and will allow the state to prioritize waivers based on need. Notes: All qualified applications are considered. Direct patient care only, no teaching or research. Up to 10 Flex waivers are available to non-HPSA/MUA locations that can demonstrate that a significant portion of their patients reside in a neighboring HPSA/MUA. Contact: Darwin Flores Trujillo Minnesota Department of Health Office of Rural Health and Primary Care  Golden Rule Building  P.O. Box 64882 St. Paul, MN, 55164  Phone: 651-201-3850 OR 800-366-5424 E-mail: darwin.flores.trujillo@state.mn.us Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/j1/