ID H0418

Expands the definition of "assistant physician" from only those in their first year of medical school graduation to include those within the first three (3) years of graduation from an accredited or provisionally accredited medical school.

Extends the limited license duration from one (1) year to three (3) years, making it renewable, with priority given to assistant physicians living in Idaho or with longstanding ties to the state.

Establishes a new pathway under Section 54-1868 for assistant physicians to obtain full licensure as general practitioners after completing 36 months of cumulative postgraduate collaborative practice, passing Step 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination within 7 years, and completing at least 50 hours of continuing medical education annually.

Requires assistant physicians pursuing full licensure to submit didactic training reports to their collaborating physician every 120 days during the 36-month collaborative practice period.

Requires the board to report to the legislature by January 31, 2033 on limited license requirements, numbers issued, residency program acceptance rates, and whether these licenses have increased health care provider supply in professional shortage areas.

Effective date: July 1, 2024.