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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. It defines an "internationally trained physician" 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 the supervision of a licensed physician at approved "participating healthcare facilities," which include federally qualified health centers, community health centers, and hospitals in designated 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 in shortage areas. Following this restricted license period, they become eligible for full licensure, bypassing some existing requirements. The bill also mandates that the state board for medicine and the department of health create regulations for program standards, employment relationships, and reporting on the program's progress.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7840