Bill > HB2251

This bill, known as the Expanding Physician Access Act of 2025, aims to help international physicians obtain provisional medical licenses in Kansas by establishing a clear pathway for qualified foreign-trained doctors to practice medicine in the state. The bill defines an "international physician" as a medical professional with specific qualifications, including a medical doctorate from a recognized program, good standing in their home country, at least five years of medical practice, passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination, and basic English fluency. The state board of healing arts is required to grant a provisional license to international physicians who have a job offer from a Kansas healthcare provider, subject to certain conditions such as federal work authorization and meeting immigration requirements. These provisional licenses will automatically convert to full licenses after three years of active practice in Kansas. The bill provides safeguards for both the physicians and the healthcare system, allowing the board to revoke or modify licenses under specific circumstances, such as loss of employment or disciplinary issues. The legislation is designed to help address potential physician shortages in Kansas by creating an expedited licensing process for qualified international medical professionals while maintaining standards of medical competence and patient safety.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2251/