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This bill amends licensing requirements for graduates of foreign medical schools by creating a new pathway for limited medical licenses. Specifically, the bill allows foreign-trained physicians who have practiced medicine outside the United States for at least 60 months in the past ten years to obtain a limited license to practice in rural or underserved urban areas. To qualify, applicants must have a job offer in a collaborative medical setting, provide two letters of recommendation, and have passed certain medical licensing examination steps. The bill requires employers of limited license holders to pay competitive wages and carry medical malpractice insurance, and provides a mechanism for these physicians to eventually obtain a full, unrestricted medical license after two years of practice. Limited license holders must submit periodic certifications to the medical board and work under a collaborative agreement with licensed physicians, including regular practice reviews. The bill includes detailed requirements for collaborating physicians to assess the limited license holder's medical competency, including understanding of U.S. healthcare laws, documentation standards, and medical care practices. The new licensing provisions are set to become effective on January 1, 2026, and are designed to help address medical workforce shortages in underserved areas by creating a structured pathway for foreign-trained physicians to practice in Minnesota.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1913&ssn=0&y=2025