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Committee advances bill easing licensing path for internationally trained physicians; fiscal and complaint-reporting steps outlined
Summary
The Senate Finance Committee recommended passage of SF509 on April 9, which adjusts licensing rules to permit certain internationally practicing physicians to obtain Minnesota licenses without repeating full U.S. residency; the committee adopted a technical amendment and received a fiscal presentation on IT and program costs.
Senator Mann introduced Senate File 509 on April 9, a bill intended to change licensing requirements for physicians who practiced medicine internationally so they can reenter medical practice in Minnesota without repeating a full residency. "When you arrive in Minnesota, you are not allowed to practice medicine again until you essentially redo all of your training," Senator Mann said, describing the bill as removing an unnecessary barrier for competent, experienced physicians.
The committee adopted a technical amendment (A6) moved by Senator Sarah Mohammed; the amendment was described as technical and was adopted by voice…
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