The bill allows the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states for alternative licensing pathways for internationally trained physicians. These pathways may let physicians care for patients under a fully licensed physician’s supervision while they complete the first three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. The bill also allows grants to help with exam costs, career counseling, case management, English classes, diploma verification, and test preparation. It exempts certain residents in qualifying hospitals from the Medicare residency cap and requires a study of whether that cap should be removed.
Eligible internationally trained physicians may receive state-funded help while pursuing licensure. States may also develop or expand supervised practice programs. The residency cap exemption applies only under specific conditions, including that the hospital is in a state allowing the described practice and predominantly serves medically underserved populations.
The bill authorizes grants but does not provide a specific funding amount. Grants may cover exam fees and other listed support services.
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