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Committee considers temporary license allowing internationally trained doctors to practice under supervision
Summary
Committee members questioned a bill to create a temporary two‑year license for international medical graduates to practice under supervision at federally qualified health centers, hospitals or board‑approved facilities before becoming eligible for full licensure.
The Michigan House Health Policy Committee took testimony on a bill that would create a temporary license for physicians trained outside the United States and Canada, allowing them to practice under supervision at specified facilities for up to two years before qualifying for full licensure.
Sponsors told the committee the change aims to address physician shortages by allowing qualified international medical graduates to serve in underserved communities more quickly. Committee members asked whether the proposal would replace U.S. residency requirements and how the…
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