Overview
Bridging Borders in Healthcare Excellence
Learn from Renowned Medical Professionals
Be mentored by esteemed faculty, attending physicians, and chief residents at Stanley Prep's partner hospitals to gain invaluable insights into American healthcare practices.
Enhance Your Medical Knowledge
Refine and deepen your understanding of clinical procedures by joining daily and grand rounds, participating in diagnosis and treatment planning, and observing surgical procedures.
Develop Professional Communication Skills
Expand your professional communication and interaction skills through participation in evaluations and treatment planning, attendance in daily and grand rounds, and observing surgical procedures.

Highlights

Collaborate with Leading Medical Institutions & Experts
Engage with renowned American medical professionals at prestigious medical schools and hospitals in California, New York, and Texas. Participate in observations, seminars, and collaborative programs with expert clinicians and researchers, gaining unparalleled insights and leveraging the global networks of top-tier faculty.

Streamlined Placement Process
Benefit from a dedicated placement service tailored to align with your professional discipline and expertise. We ensure a smooth process, connecting you with opportunities that match your career goals.

Visa Sponsorship
Receive comprehensive visa sponsorship support as a program participant. Our team facilitates the documentation process, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Our Services

Program Application Assistance
We’ll guide you through the application process, ensuring your documents meet all the requirements and help you submit them to the right institutions.

Medical Orientation and Workshops
We provide a comprehensive orientation to U.S. healthcare systems. From understanding hospital protocols to navigating electronic health records, we ensure you're well-prepared for your observership.

Networking and Professional Development
Building your professional network is key. We’ll help you connect with medical professionals, set up mentorship opportunities, and organize events that foster your growth and expansion within the medical community.

Visa and Immigration Support
Navigating U.S. visa processes can be tricky, but we’re here to make it easier. From J-1 visa applications to ensuring all immigration requirements are met, we’ll handle the details so you can focus on your medical journey.
Program Application Assistance
We’ll guide you through the application process, ensuring your documents meet all the requirements and help you submit them to the right institutions.
Medical Orientation and Workshops
We provide a comprehensive orientation to U.S. healthcare systems. From understanding hospital protocols to navigating electronic health records, we ensure you're well-prepared for your observership.
Networking and Professional Development
Building your professional network is key. We’ll help you connect with medical professionals, set up mentorship opportunities, and organize events that foster your growth and expansion within the medical community.
Visa and Immigration Support
Navigating U.S. visa processes can be tricky, but we’re here to make it easier. From J-1 visa applications to ensuring all immigration requirements are met, we’ll handle the details so you can focus on your medical journey.
Partner Hospitals
How to Apply

Minimum Clinical Experience
- Applicants must have at least 5 years of clinical experience.

Proficiency in English
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills are required.

Copy of Passport(s) (Including All Dependents)

University Transcripts and Copy of Diploma

Resume & Cover Letter

Research/Activities Plan

Proof of Employment (or Career Certificate)

Financial Statement
- For a 1-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $50,000 (With more than 4 dependents, the financial statement must reflect more than $60,000)
- For a 2-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $100,000

Proof of Health Insurance

Government-Issued Certificate of Participant and Dependent(s)

Submit online application and a non-refundable application fee
- Be prepared to submit official documentation which substantiates your education and employment qualifications.

Conduct a video interview to demonstrate English proficiency
- English proficiency is a requirement for this program. The video interview usually lasts about 15 minutes. If the result of this assessment is not satisfactory, another assessment can be arranged after one month with a nominal fee.

Application Evaluation
- Stanley Prep evaluates your complete application and issues a pre-acceptance decision within approximately 2 weeks. During this step, a Stanley Prep staff member may reach out with additional questions.

Receive a pre-acceptance letter, a program agreement, and a program fee invoice
- Expect to receive the pre-acceptance package in an email. Please let us know if you don’t receive it within two weeks after the English assessment, and we will make sure to resolve the issues.

Submit an electronically signed program agreement, consent & waiver forms, and evidence of program fee payment
- Follow the instructions in the pre-acceptance email to upload those electronically signed documents. Uploading the payment receipt you get from your bank would allow us to track your payment and expedite the process. Currently, we only accept a wire transfer of funds.

Submit all other required documents
- We collect only minimal necessary information to determine our pre-acceptance at the beginning stage. At this stage, we need to collect all required documents and evidence for Stanley Prep to issue the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor) required for your J-1 visa.

Receive the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 forms
- Your application and required documents are reviewed and processed. Please allow 2 months for document processing after the program fee is paid. Sometimes, a host organization may request additional documents or take more processing time during the peak seasons or staff vacations.

Make an appointment for your visa at nearby U.S. Embassy / Consulate
- After making an appointment online, you need to attend an appointment at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy with the original DS-2019. Visa approval and issuance are at the discretion of the consular official. Visa appointment and processing wait times vary by city and time of year. On average, this process takes 2-4 weeks. Up-to-date information can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.

Minimum Clinical Experience
- Applicants must have at least 5 years of clinical experience.

Proficiency in English
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills are required.

Copy of Passport(s) (Including All Dependents)

University Transcripts and Copy of Diploma

Resume & Cover Letter

Research/Activities Plan

Proof of Employment (or Career Certificate)

Financial Statement
- For a 1-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $50,000 (With more than 4 dependents, the financial statement must reflect more than $60,000)
- For a 2-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $100,000

Proof of Health Insurance

Government-Issued Certificate of Participant and Dependent(s)

Submit online application and a non-refundable application fee
- Be prepared to submit official documentation which substantiates your education and employment qualifications.

Conduct a video interview to demonstrate English proficiency
- English proficiency is a requirement for this program. The video interview usually lasts about 15 minutes. If the result of this assessment is not satisfactory, another assessment can be arranged after one month with a nominal fee.

Application Evaluation
- Stanley Prep evaluates your complete application and issues a pre-acceptance decision within approximately 2 weeks. During this step, a Stanley Prep staff member may reach out with additional questions.

Receive a pre-acceptance letter, a program agreement, and a program fee invoice
- Expect to receive the pre-acceptance package in an email. Please let us know if you don’t receive it within two weeks after the English assessment, and we will make sure to resolve the issues.

Submit an electronically signed program agreement, consent & waiver forms, and evidence of program fee payment
- Follow the instructions in the pre-acceptance email to upload those electronically signed documents. Uploading the payment receipt you get from your bank would allow us to track your payment and expedite the process. Currently, we only accept a wire transfer of funds.

Submit all other required documents
- We collect only minimal necessary information to determine our pre-acceptance at the beginning stage. At this stage, we need to collect all required documents and evidence for Stanley Prep to issue the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor) required for your J-1 visa.

Receive the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 forms
- Your application and required documents are reviewed and processed. Please allow 2 months for document processing after the program fee is paid. Sometimes, a host organization may request additional documents or take more processing time during the peak seasons or staff vacations.

Make an appointment for your visa at nearby U.S. Embassy / Consulate
- After making an appointment online, you need to attend an appointment at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy with the original DS-2019. Visa approval and issuance are at the discretion of the consular official. Visa appointment and processing wait times vary by city and time of year. On average, this process takes 2-4 weeks. Up-to-date information can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.

Minimum Clinical Experience
- Applicants must have at least 5 years of clinical experience.

Proficiency in English
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills are required.

Copy of Passport(s) (Including All Dependents)

University Transcripts and Copy of Diploma

Resume & Cover Letter

Research/Activities Plan

Proof of Employment (or Career Certificate)

Financial Statement
- For a 1-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $50,000 (With more than 4 dependents, the financial statement must reflect more than $60,000)
- For a 2-year program, the financial statement must reflect more than $100,000

Proof of Health Insurance

Government-Issued Certificate of Participant and Dependent(s)

Submit online application and a non-refundable application fee
- Be prepared to submit official documentation which substantiates your education and employment qualifications.

Conduct a video interview to demonstrate English proficiency
- English proficiency is a requirement for this program. The video interview usually lasts about 15 minutes. If the result of this assessment is not satisfactory, another assessment can be arranged after one month with a nominal fee.

Application Evaluation
- Stanley Prep evaluates your complete application and issues a pre-acceptance decision within approximately 2 weeks. During this step, a Stanley Prep staff member may reach out with additional questions.

Receive a pre-acceptance letter, a program agreement, and a program fee invoice
- Expect to receive the pre-acceptance package in an email. Please let us know if you don’t receive it within two weeks after the English assessment, and we will make sure to resolve the issues.

Submit an electronically signed program agreement, consent & waiver forms, and evidence of program fee payment
- Follow the instructions in the pre-acceptance email to upload those electronically signed documents. Uploading the payment receipt you get from your bank would allow us to track your payment and expedite the process. Currently, we only accept a wire transfer of funds.

Submit all other required documents
- We collect only minimal necessary information to determine our pre-acceptance at the beginning stage. At this stage, we need to collect all required documents and evidence for Stanley Prep to issue the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor) required for your J-1 visa.

Receive the Invitation Letter and DS-2019 forms
- Your application and required documents are reviewed and processed. Please allow 2 months for document processing after the program fee is paid. Sometimes, a host organization may request additional documents or take more processing time during the peak seasons or staff vacations.

Make an appointment for your visa at nearby U.S. Embassy / Consulate
- After making an appointment online, you need to attend an appointment at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy with the original DS-2019. Visa approval and issuance are at the discretion of the consular official. Visa appointment and processing wait times vary by city and time of year. On average, this process takes 2-4 weeks. Up-to-date information can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.
Cost and Fees
Program and insurance fees are mandatory for all programs.
Program Fee | $4,900 |
What is included: | • Guaranteed placement • Host organization matching • Online interviews • Proofreading of resume and cover letter • Site checks |
What’s NOT included: | • Transportation to and from program location • Housing & Meals • Personal allowance |
Participants are required to have insurance through Stanley Prep. We offer three options for individual health insurance: Standard Lite for $60/month, Enhanced for $100/month, and Family Lite for $120/month. Accompanying family members on an F-2 may select either Standard Lite for $60/month or Family Lite for $120/month.
Companies working with Cultural Vistas for the first time (or after a hosting gap of 3 years) must pay a one-time orientation fee. This fee covers vetting for eligibility and suitability and ensuring that your company meets the standards that are outlined by the U.S. Department of State for all J-1 Visa host companies. This fee is non-refundable and cannot be paid by the J-1 candidate. This is to guarantee that companies understand their responsibilities as a U.S. host company to a J-1 Visa holder (this includes training, supervision, evaluations to be completed by trainee and supervisor, etc). Once a company has hosted a successful training program, its registration is considered complete, and it can host subsequent programs. (A successful program is defined as a program during which both the mid-term and final evaluations were completed as required).
All complete applications are processed in 4 – 6 weeks. Application evaluations can be completed in five or ten business days by choosing “expedited service” on the individual or host company application form.
5 business days – $1,500
10 business days – $1,350
All exchange visitors traveling anywhere, excluding within the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, during their program must have their DS-2019 approved for travel.
This fee applies to amendments and replacement of the DS-2019 form.
This fee applies if you request to extend the length of an active program.
Program Extension Length | Fee |
---|---|
Up to 3 additional months | $550 |
3 to 6 additional months | $650 |
over 6 additional months | $750 |
This is the application fee for issuance of the DS-2019 Form for dependents of J-1 applicants. Extensions are available on a case-by-case basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need To Know
1. A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
2. Strong English communication skills.
3. Supporting documents, including a Certificate of Employment, research plan, and personal statement in English.
1. Shadow physicians and medical professionals.
2. Observe clinical practices in outpatient and inpatient settings.
3. Attend Grand Rounds, seminars, and medical conferences.
Please note that direct patient care is typically restricted to observation.
1. An administrative processing fee for the application.
2. Program operations and activities. (Travel, accommodation, and living expenses are NOT included in the program fee and should be covered by the participant).
3. Health insurance coverage as required by the host institution.
Exact fees vary depending on the program and sponsoring organization.
1. Submitting your application and required documents.
2. Reviewing and processing your application by the host institution.
3. Receiving acceptance and visa sponsorship documents.
4. Completing the visa application process.

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