ID H0153

Establishes a one-year, nonrenewable limited license for "bridge year physicians" who graduated from an accredited medical school within the past year and were not accepted into a residency program; applicants must be U.S. citizens or have attended medical school in the United States.

Bridge year physicians must practice under supervision of a licensed physician or collaborative practice agreement, qualify as one advanced practice professional under a supervising physician, and have prescriptive authority as determined by the state board of medicine.

Limited licensees are subject to the same professional discipline, civil liability, and criminal liability as fully licensed physicians and their services are compensable under customary medical billing practices.

State board of medicine may charge up to $300 for a limited license and must prioritize applicants with Idaho residency or longstanding ties to the state if a limit on licenses is established.

Board must report to legislature by January 31, 2033 on licensing requirements, number of licenses issued, residency acceptance rates of licensees, and impact on health care provider supply in professional shortage areas.

Effective date is July 1, 2023.