HB2571 amends Tennessee health care regulations to streamline the licensing process for internationally trained physicians.

HB2571 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, to facilitate the licensing of internationally trained physicians. The bill requires the board of medical examiners to issue a provisional foreign training license to qualified applicants, allowing them to practice medicine under supervision for up to three years. The board is also encouraged to collect data on the effectiveness of this pathway. The bill takes effect on January 31, 2027, for all purposes except rule promulgation, which takes effect immediately.

HB2571 amends Tennessee health care regulations to streamline the licensing process for internationally trained physicians.

HB2571 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, to facilitate the licensing of internationally trained physicians. The bill requires the board of medical examiners to issue a provisional foreign training license to qualified applicants, allowing them to practice medicine under supervision for up to three years. The board is also encouraged to collect data on the effectiveness of this pathway. The bill takes effect on January 31, 2027, for all purposes except rule promulgation, which takes effect immediately.