A 3398 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes provisional licensure for international medical graduates.

This bill creates a 3-year provisional license allowing international medical graduates (IMGs) trained outside the U.S. to practice medicine in New Jersey under supervision. It directly affects IMGs who meet specific criteria: graduated within 7 years, hold current home-country licensure, completed residency or 5+ years of practice, and speak English fluently. The license requires employment at a licensed New Jersey healthcare provider and direct supervision by a fully licensed physician. After three years of compliant practice without misconduct, the provisional license automatically converts to a full license, with no obligation to stay with the original employer. The board retains authority to revoke licenses for safety or conduct violations.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
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