Establishes a sponsorship program for internationally trained physicians in Maine to address physician shortages.

This bill creates the International Medical Graduates Sponsorship Program within the Finance Authority of Maine. It provides grants to sponsoring institutions to offer an alternative license pathway for internationally trained physicians. These physicians can apply for a renewable two-year temporary educational license to practice medicine in physician shortage areas. After practicing for a minimum period, they can apply for a full and unrestricted license. The program aims to expand the number of physicians in areas experiencing shortages.

Establishes a sponsorship program for internationally trained physicians in Maine to address physician shortages.

This bill creates the International Medical Graduates Sponsorship Program within the Finance Authority of Maine. It provides grants to sponsoring institutions to offer an alternative license pathway for internationally trained physicians. These physicians can apply for a renewable two-year temporary educational license to practice medicine in physician shortage areas. After practicing for a minimum period, they can apply for a full and unrestricted license. The program aims to expand the number of physicians in areas experiencing shortages.