AZ SB1271

Creates one-year transitional training permits for allopathic and osteopathic medical school graduates who were not selected for or did not complete accredited internship or residency programs, allowing them to practice under physician supervision.

Permits may be renewed for two additional one-year periods (maximum 36 months aggregate) if applicants submit applications to at least three accredited primary care programs annually and are not selected.

Permittees must work under direct supervision for the first six months, then indirect supervision with immediate availability, at eligible entities including hospitals, federally qualified health centers, tribal facilities, and private clinics.

Eligible entities must provide clinical training, ensure tasks are within permittee's competence, maintain documentation, conduct performance evaluations, and submit annual reports on permittee placements and outcomes to the department of health services.

Supervising physicians can supervise only one permittee at a time, are responsible for all performance aspects, and must notify the board of their supervisory role; permittees must complete 60 hours of continuing medical education annually and notify the board upon acceptance to an internship or residency program.