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WV SB86

WV SB86
Creating Unmatched Medical Graduate Advisory Council


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Introduced
02/12/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to create the Unmatched Medical Graduate Advisory Council to create a report with recommendations on alleviating the issues surrounding unmatched medical school graduates by December 31, 2025. Additionally, it requires the Higher Education Policy Commission to provide administrative support to the advisory council.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Unmatched Medical Graduate Advisory Council to address the growing shortage of physicians and the challenges faced by medical school graduates who do not successfully match with a residency program. The council will consist of key representatives from higher education, medical boards, and medical schools in West Virginia, and will be tasked with developing recommendations to help unmatched medical graduates continue their medical training and contribute to the healthcare system. Specifically, the council will explore options such as allowing medical graduates to intern with licensed physicians, finding ways to address funding shortages for hospital residency programs, and identifying other viable solutions to the nationwide issue of unmatched medical graduates. By December 31, 2025, the council must prepare a comprehensive report with its findings and recommendations. The Higher Education Policy Commission will provide administrative support for the council and is expected to use existing funds to finance the council's activities. The bill acknowledges West Virginia's ongoing medical professional shortage and aims to create a collaborative approach to help medical graduates pursue their careers while addressing critical healthcare needs in the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

To Finance (on 03/05/2025)

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