Maryland HB598 allows the Board of Physicians to issue licenses to internationally trained physicians starting October 1, 2028.

Maryland HB598 amends the Health Occupations Article to allow the Board of Physicians to issue licenses to internationally trained physicians starting October 1, 2028. The Board must establish minimum qualifications, application fees, and conditions for these licenses. A physician must have completed postgraduate training equivalent to a U.S. residency program, be licensed in another country, and pass the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. The Board can revoke licenses for practicing outside the scope, termination of employment, disciplinary actions, or ineligibility.

Maryland HB598 allows the Board of Physicians to issue licenses to internationally trained physicians starting October 1, 2028.

Maryland HB598 amends the Health Occupations Article to allow the Board of Physicians to issue licenses to internationally trained physicians starting October 1, 2028. The Board must establish minimum qualifications, application fees, and conditions for these licenses. A physician must have completed postgraduate training equivalent to a U.S. residency program, be licensed in another country, and pass the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. The Board can revoke licenses for practicing outside the scope, termination of employment, disciplinary actions, or ineligibility.