Bill > SB137

This bill amends existing Kentucky law to create a provisional license for physicians trained in other countries, allowing them to practice medicine in the Commonwealth under specific conditions. To obtain this provisional license, applicants must meet certain educational and examination requirements, have an offer of employment from a licensed healthcare entity in Kentucky, have practiced medicine for at least five years in their home country, and have completed residency or similar postgraduate training. After three years of practice with their sponsoring employer, the provisional license will automatically convert to a regular license, and the physician will no longer be required to stay with that specific employer. The bill also outlines conditions under which the Board of Medical Licensure (the state board responsible for physician licensing) can revoke a provisional license, such as if the physician is not employed by a qualifying sponsor or engages in misconduct. This aims to address physician shortages by making it easier for qualified foreign-trained doctors to practice in Kentucky.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb137.html