Physicians - Licensing - Internationally Trained Physicians and Licensed Physicians Residing in Other Jurisdictions

The bill title and purpose were updated to include licensed physicians residing in other jurisdictions, broadening the legislation beyond just internationally trained physicians.

Specific eligibility requirements for internationally trained physicians were removed, including the mandatory passing scores for USMLE exams (Steps 1, 2, and 3) and the requirement for a Certificate of Eligibility for Foreign Medical Graduates.

New definitions were added for terms such as 'Solo Practice', 'State Standard of Care Assessment', and 'Community Sponsor' to clarify how the new provisions apply.

Eligibility criteria were altered to focus on disciplinary history and malpractice records rather than standardized testing, allowing physicians from other jurisdictions to practice without a license if they meet specific character and training standards.

The effective date for the new license pathway was removed, as the bill now repeals the temporary license section entirely rather than establishing a new one with a future start date.

Revocation conditions were adjusted to focus on practicing outside the scope of the license or employment termination, rather than the specific conditions of the temporary license program.