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This bill establishes an "internationally trained physician licensure pathway program" to address physician shortages in New York, particularly in underserved areas. An "internationally trained physician" is defined as someone licensed to practice medicine in another country or a U.S. territory or possession, meeting specific standards. The program allows these physicians to obtain a limited permit to practice medicine under supervision at approved "participating healthcare facilities," which include federally qualified health centers, community health centers, and hospitals in shortage areas. After two years of supervised practice, they can receive a two-year restricted license for independent practice in primary care, psychiatry, or other approved specialties within designated shortage areas. Following this restricted license period, they become eligible for full licensure, overriding any conflicting existing laws. The bill also mandates that the State Board for Medicine, in consultation with the Department of Health, create regulations for the program, including standards for facilities, employment relationships, and assessment criteria, and requires an annual report to the governor and legislature on the program's status.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7319