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!