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This bill establishes the Montana Bridge to Medical Residency Act, which creates a new type of provisional resident license for medical graduates. The bill allows medical graduates who have not yet completed all requirements for full licensure to obtain a provisional resident license, which permits them to practice medicine under direct supervision of a licensed physician. The provisional license would be temporary and subject to specific conditions, such as being accepted into an approved medical residency training program. Applicants can receive this license while completing pending requirements like passing licensure examinations, verifying credentials, and completing supervised work experience. The license has built-in limitations and can be rendered inactive if the applicant fails to meet specific conditions or does not complete required steps within prescribed time limits. The bill aims to provide a pathway for recent medical graduates to continue their medical training and potentially address healthcare workforce needs in Montana by allowing supervised practice during the transition from medical school to full residency. The provisional license would be valid until the applicant either obtains a full license or fails to meet the specified conditions, with a maximum of 21 days of practice allowed for out-of-state licensed professionals under certain circumstances.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0580