Establishes procedures for licensing of certain international medical graduates; repeals R.S.45:9-14.
This bill, the "Expanding Physician Access Act of 2025," creates a new pathway for international medical graduates to obtain a provisional license to practice medicine in New Jersey. It requires the State Board of Medical Examiners to grant provisional licenses to international graduates with a job offer from a New Jersey healthcare facility, provided they meet specific criteria: a recognized medical degree, 5+ years of practice in their home country, English fluency, valid U.S. work authorization, and residency in one of nine specified countries (e.g., Australia, Canada, UK). After a 3-year probationary period, the provisional license automatically converts to a full license, and graduates are not required to stay with their initial employer. The bill repeals an existing licensing section (R.S.45:9-14) and amends current licensing rules to align with these new procedures.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Avi Schnall
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