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TN SB1451

TN SB1451
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to health care.


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Introduced
02/01/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/30/2023
Passed
04/24/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/04/2023

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, revises the law relative to the board of medical examiners issuing a temporary license of limited duration to certain international medical school graduates. - Amends TCA Title 63.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's medical licensing laws to allow the Board of Medical Examiners to issue temporary licenses of limited duration to certain international medical school graduates. Specifically, the bill allows the Board to issue temporary licenses to international graduates who have demonstrated competency, completed a three-year post-graduate training program in their home country, or have practiced as a medical professional for at least three out of the last five years outside the U.S. These temporary licensees must work at healthcare providers in Tennessee that have an accredited post-graduate training program. After two years, the Board must grant these temporary licensees a full and unrestricted medical license.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/24/2023, 07/01/2024 (on 05/04/2023)

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