An Act To Update The Laws Governing Osteopathic Physician Licensing

LD 1757 updates Maine's licensing requirements for osteopathic physicians. It increases the required postgraduate training from 12 to 36 months for those graduating from accredited osteopathic medical schools on or after January 1, 2026. The bill explicitly prohibits the licensing board from requiring specialty board certification or "maintenance of certification" as a condition for initial licensure or renewal. This directly affects osteopathic physicians seeking to practice in Maine, particularly those graduating after 2025.