Amends TCA Title 63.
Tennessee SB1054 amends the process for issuing foreign training licenses of limited duration to internationally licensed physicians, establishing new criteria for eligibility, including completion of specific examinations and training programs. The bill affects internationally trained medical professionals seeking licensure in Tennessee and includes provisions for provisional licensing, employer eligibility, and pathways to full licensure after two years of practice. Key changes include the requirement for a permanent ECFMG certificate, completion of the USMLE Steps 1 and 2, and stipulations regarding the types of employers authorized to employ licensees during their training period.
Tennessee SB1054 amends the process for issuing foreign training licenses of limited duration to internationally licensed physicians, establishing new criteria for eligibility, including completion of specific examinations and training programs. The bill affects internationally trained medical professionals seeking licensure in Tennessee and includes provisions for provisional licensing, employer eligibility, and pathways to full licensure after two years of practice. Key changes include the requirement for a permanent ECFMG certificate, completion of the USMLE Steps 1 and 2, and stipulations regarding the types of employers authorized to employ licensees during their training period.
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