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This bill requires physicians licensed in New York to complete three hours of nutrition-focused coursework or training every four years, starting by July 1, 2028. Physicians licensed on or after that date must complete the training within one year of registration and then every four years thereafter. The training can cover topics such as general nutrition, nutrition's role in disease prevention and management, specialty-specific nutrition topics, food insecurity, the role of dietitians, and obesity treatment. The New York State Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Education, will establish standards for these training programs and will work with nutrition and healthcare professionals to develop appropriate curricula. Physicians must document their completed training using a standardized form, and the department will provide a process for exemptions in cases where the training is not needed or equivalent training has already been completed. The bill allows these nutrition courses to potentially count toward continuing education requirements for medical boards. The goal is to ensure physicians have updated knowledge about nutrition's impact on health and patient care.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6107