Maryland SB489 allows physicians trained in international medical schools to practice under supervision during their initial license term.

Maryland SB489 modifies the state's health occupations law to exempt certain international medical graduates from educational requirements. Specifically, it allows physicians who graduated from international medical schools accredited by the ACGME-I or another recognized organization to practice medicine during their initial license term, but only under supervision. This change aims to facilitate the practice of medicine by qualified international graduates while ensuring patient safety through supervisory requirements.

Maryland SB489 allows physicians trained in international medical schools to practice under supervision during their initial license term.

Maryland SB489 modifies the state's health occupations law to exempt certain international medical graduates from educational requirements. Specifically, it allows physicians who graduated from international medical schools accredited by the ACGME-I or another recognized organization to practice medicine during their initial license term, but only under supervision. This change aims to facilitate the practice of medicine by qualified international graduates while ensuring patient safety through supervisory requirements.