Mr. Speaker. H.R. 4997. the Physicians for Underserved Areas Act. reauthorizes for 2 years the program under which physicians on J1 visas can work in underserved areas. The program expired on June 1 of this year. Each year numerous foreign doctors come to the United States to complete their residency training. Many do so using the J1 visa. One of the requirements for physicians who use the J1 visa is that the participant return to 2. Pt. 17 22563 his or her own country for 2 years upon completion of the training program in the United States. The purpose of this foreign residency requirement is to encourage U.S.-trained physicians to return to their country and to improve medical conditions there.
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