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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the State Board of Physicians, beginning October 1, 2028, to issue a license, not to exceed 3 years, to practice medicine to an internationally trained physician under certain circumstances; requiring the Board to adopt regulations establishing minimum qualifications and application fees and to provide a pathway to full licensure; etc.
AI Summary
This bill, effective October 1, 2028, allows the State Board of Physicians to issue a temporary license, not exceeding three years and not renewable, to practice medicine to internationally trained physicians who meet specific criteria, such as holding a medical degree from a World Health Organization-recognized institution, completing at least two years of postgraduate training equivalent to an accredited residency program, practicing medicine for at least five of the last seven years in their country of licensure, holding a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), passing all steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), and being domiciled in Maryland. The Board is also required to establish regulations for minimum qualifications, application fees, conditions for the temporary license, and a clear pathway for these physicians to obtain full licensure after meeting those conditions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Terri Hill (D)*,
Heather Bagnall (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Chao Wu (D),
Last Action
House Health Hearing (13:30:00 2/18/2026 ) (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0598?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0598f.pdf |
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