The job search with a physician immigrant visa
By PracticeLink Staff March 1, 2023
Jonathan Donnelly, MBBS
TITLE: NEUROHOSPITALIST AND STROKE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
EMPLOYER: ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH, ROCHESTER, N.Y.
EDUCATION:
MEDICAL SCHOOL: QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY BELFAST,
NORTHERN IRELAND (2013)
RESIDENCY: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO, NEUROLOGY (2022)
FELLOWSHIP: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, VASCULAR NEUROLOGY (2023)
IN PRACTICE SINCE: STARTING JULY 2023
Jonathan Donnelly, MBBS enjoys fencing, hiking, laying video and board games, and spending time with his wife and two cats and completed the job search with a physician immigrant visa.
What was the most important factor in your search for a new job?
I had some very specific career goals in mind. Although my visa restricted me to certain geographic areas, I still wanted to find the kind of job I wanted to do.
How did PracticeLink help you in your job search?
PracticeLink offers a great filtering system that includes geographical location, subspecialty (including neurohospitalist), and importantly to me, whether or not the position will consider J-1 waiver candidates. PracticeLink also really streamlines the process so that in most cases, you can send your CV and a pre-made application straight to the recruiter. It was easy to send my application and arrange an interview.
Any other advice?
Start looking early. For J-1 folks specifically, know your options, don’t be afraid to look at big cities, and keep your DS-2019 and USMLE transcripts!