New York S06076 mandates sickle cell disease training for all medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the state.

New York S06076 amends the public health law to require every medical student, medical resident, and physician assistant student in the state to complete coursework or training on sickle cell disease awareness and treatment. This training must be approved by the department and students must provide documentation of their competence. The department will consult with the state board for medicine and the health equity council in developing these guidelines. Annual reports on the implementation and effectiveness of this training will be submitted to the governor and the legislature.

New York S06076 mandates sickle cell disease training for all medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the state.

New York S06076 amends the public health law to require every medical student, medical resident, and physician assistant student in the state to complete coursework or training on sickle cell disease awareness and treatment. This training must be approved by the department and students must provide documentation of their competence. The department will consult with the state board for medicine and the health equity council in developing these guidelines. Annual reports on the implementation and effectiveness of this training will be submitted to the governor and the legislature.