S.0376

Expanding Physician Access Act of 2025

Introduced·2/25/25
Introduced Text

Expanding Physician Access Act of 2025 aims to facilitate the licensing of international physicians in South Carolina.

The Expanding Physician Access Act of 2025 seeks to streamline the licensing process for international physicians in South Carolina. The act removes barriers for high-quality, internationally licensed physicians to fill vacancies, particularly in rural and primary care settings, by eliminating unnecessary training duplication. It mandates that international physicians must be eligible for federal immigration status and pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

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Medical Affairs Committee
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History

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs