Generally revise occupational licensing laws
What changed between versions
Added detailed criteria for what constitutes an 'international physician' including requirements for medical doctorates, licensing standing, residency training, practice experience, and English fluency.
Created a new provisional license pathway for international physicians who have employment offers from healthcare providers operating in the state.
Added specific requirements for provisional licenses including immigration eligibility, passing US medical licensing exams, and background investigation results.
Established grounds for revoking provisional licenses including failure to maintain employment, violations of medical safety standards, and provided appeal procedures to district court.
Added provision that provisional licenses automatically convert to full licenses after 3 years of continuous active practice in the state.