Establishes a pathway for internationally trained physicians to practice in New York, leading to full licensure.

The bill creates a program allowing qualified, foreign-trained physicians and those licensed in U.S. territories to practice medicine in New York. This program aims to address physician shortages by enabling these professionals to work under a restricted license for two years in designated shortage areas. After this period, they can apply for full licensure. The state board for medicine will oversee the program, setting standards and requirements for participating healthcare facilities and physicians.

Establishes a pathway for internationally trained physicians to practice in New York, leading to full licensure.

The bill creates a program allowing qualified, foreign-trained physicians and those licensed in U.S. territories to practice medicine in New York. This program aims to address physician shortages by enabling these professionals to work under a restricted license for two years in designated shortage areas. After this period, they can apply for full licensure. The state board for medicine will oversee the program, setting standards and requirements for participating healthcare facilities and physicians.