Panel approves temporary Maryland licenses for internationally trained physicians

Apr 1, 2025

The Health and Government Operations Committee approved House Bill 1199, creating a time-limited licensing pathway for physicians trained and licensed outside the U.S., with procedural amendments including a ‘‘domiciled in the state’’ requirement and a three‑year, nonrenewable license term.

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The Health and Government Operations Committee on April 1 voted to approve House Bill 1199 as amended, a measure that creates a temporary licensing pathway for physicians licensed and trained outside the United States. The bill directs the Maryland Board of Physicians to begin issuing time-limited licenses under specified conditions and requires the Board to adopt regulations to implement the pathway.

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