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CA AB2398
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Alvarez
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AI Summary
- Creates a new "physician graduate license" allowing medical school graduates who have not completed residency to practice medicine in California under supervision
- Requires applicants to have graduated within four years from an accredited medical school, passed USMLE Steps 1 and 2, and have English proficiency
- Mandates practice under a supervising practice agreement with a board-certified California physician who must directly supervise during the first six months
- License is valid for 3 years and renewable, requiring 50 hours of continuing education per renewal period and satisfactory performance evaluations
- After 5 years of supervised practice and passing USMLE Step 3, physician graduates may apply for full unrestricted licensure
Legislative Description
Practice of medicine: Physician Graduate License Act.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Business and Professions3/9/2026
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