The Conrad 30 and National Interest Waiver (NIW) programs increase Colorado's
access to Primary Healthcare services. Foreign trained physicians who
have completed residencies in the U.S. may be granted a J-1 Visa or NIW
Waiver to work in Colorado's underserved communities based on a recommendation
to the U.S. Department of State and/or the Immigration and Naturalization
Service (INS) from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Applications for the Conrad 30 and National Interest Waiver programs are
accepted by the Primary Care Office, reviewed by a committee to ensure
that the physician meets the needs of the underserved area and then forwarded
to the Department of State and/or INS for approval.