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This bill establishes a pathway for internationally trained physicians to become licensed in Nebraska by creating a provisional license and a transitional license, overseen by a participating health care entity (such as a hospital or federally qualified health center) that will assess their skills and provide supervision. An internationally trained physician is defined as someone who received a medical degree outside the U.S., completed comparable graduate medical education, was licensed abroad, practiced for at least three of the last five years, and is in good standing with previous licensing bodies. To obtain a provisional license, these physicians must meet specific educational and examination requirements, including passing parts of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), and have a valid certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). The provisional license, valid for up to three years and renewable for another three, requires the physician to work under a supervisor at a participating health care entity, which will conduct assessments of their general competencies (like patient care, medical knowledge, and professionalism) and develop a personalized learning plan. After practicing under a provisional license for at least three years and completing a transitional license, which requires passing the final part of the USMLE and demonstrating independent practice ability through a final assessment, physicians can apply for an unrestricted license. The bill also makes changes to the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act, specifically regarding the requirements for professional engineer licensure and exemptions from architectural practice regulations, and sets operative dates for these provisions.

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