Physicians and Surgeons - As enacted, requires the board of medical examiners to issue a provisional foreign training license of two years, which may be extended for an additional one year, to an internationally trained physician who has successfully completed the examination described in current law upon finding sufficient evidence that the internationally trained physician has met certain listed criteria; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 63.

Summary

HB 2571 allows doctors who earned their medical degrees abroad to receive a two‑year provisional license after passing the required exam and meeting education, training and character standards. They must work for approved health‑center or training employers and can upgrade to a full, unrestricted license after two years of satisfactory practice and passing USMLE Steps 1‑3. The law is intended to expand the physician workforce while keeping patient safety safeguards.

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