New York A04116 mandates anti-bias training for medical students, residents, and physician assistants, with annual reporting on its effectiveness.

New York A04116 amends the public health law to require anti-bias training for medical students, medical residents, and physician assistant students. These students must complete coursework or training on bias awareness and elimination practices as part of their orientation programs. The Department of Health will consult with the state board for medicine and the division of human rights to develop training guidelines. Additionally, the department must submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature on the implementation and effectiveness of the training.

New York A04116 mandates anti-bias training for medical students, residents, and physician assistants, with annual reporting on its effectiveness.

New York A04116 amends the public health law to require anti-bias training for medical students, medical residents, and physician assistant students. These students must complete coursework or training on bias awareness and elimination practices as part of their orientation programs. The Department of Health will consult with the state board for medicine and the division of human rights to develop training guidelines. Additionally, the department must submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature on the implementation and effectiveness of the training.