Minnesota SF509 modifies health licensing requirements for foreign medical school graduates.

Minnesota SF509 amends licensing requirements for graduates of foreign medical schools. It authorizes the commissioner of health to address violations by employers of limited license holders, mandates employers to carry medical malpractice insurance, and requires limited license holders to submit periodic certifications to the medical board. The bill also modifies the criteria for issuing limited licenses, including passing specific exams, practicing medicine for a minimum number of hours, and providing letters of recommendation. Effective January 1, 2026.

Minnesota SF509 modifies health licensing requirements for foreign medical school graduates.

Minnesota SF509 amends licensing requirements for graduates of foreign medical schools. It authorizes the commissioner of health to address violations by employers of limited license holders, mandates employers to carry medical malpractice insurance, and requires limited license holders to submit periodic certifications to the medical board. The bill also modifies the criteria for issuing limited licenses, including passing specific exams, practicing medicine for a minimum number of hours, and providing letters of recommendation. Effective January 1, 2026.