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GA HR1722
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Butch Parrish
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AI Summary
- Creates the House Study Committee on Medical Education, composed of seven members of the Georgia House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker, with the Speaker designating the chairperson
- Directs the committee to study issues related to undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, residency programs, and clinical fellowships — the first comprehensive study since 2007
- Addresses Georgia's projected shortfall of trained medical professionals, noting that in-state medical school enrollment grew 56.9% over 11 years to 2011, with an additional 35% increase expected by 2020, yet the state still produces more graduates than available residency slots
- Charges the committee with identifying ways to bolster medical education, retain Georgia-educated practitioners in-state, and determine the most efficient funding mechanisms for these efforts
- Requires any report of findings and legislative recommendations by December 15, 2014, at which point the committee stands abolished; members may receive interim committee allowances for up to five days unless the Speaker authorizes additional days
Legislative Description
House Study Committee on Medical Education; create
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted
3/13/2014
Committee Referrals
Higher Education3/7/2014
Full Bill Text
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