License to practice medicine: Licensed Physicians from Mexico Program and California Physician Expansion Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates two pathways for physicians to practice in California: one for licensed physicians from Mexico and another for internationally trained physicians. The ‘Licensed Physicians from Mexico Program’ will allow qualified Mexican physicians to obtain a full license after completing a three-year nonrenewable term, subject to specific requirements. Additionally, the ‘California Physician Expansion Act’ establishes a provisional license for internationally trained physicians who meet certain criteria, including a criminal background check and employment with an approved sponsoring entity. Both programs aim to address physician shortages, particularly in underserved areas, and promote health equity.
Key provisions
- Establishes the ‘Licensed Physicians from Mexico Program’ allowing Mexican physicians to obtain a full license after a three-year term.
- Creates the ‘California Physician Expansion Act’ to issue provisional licenses to internationally trained physicians.
- Requires the Board of Professions to conduct criminal background checks, including fingerprint submissions, for provisional license applicants.
- Specifies requirements for sponsoring entities, including federally qualified health centers and hospitals in underserved areas.
- Establishes a three-year validity period for provisional licenses, with potential for one-time extensions.
- Requires provisional licensees to practice under the supervision of a licensed physician.
- Sets fees for application, initial licensure, renewal, and conversion for the provisional license.
- Requires physicians to complete continuing medical education requirements.
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Ávila Farías
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