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MD SB489
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Clarence Lam
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AI Summary
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Exempts international medical school graduates from standard educational requirements if they provide evidence of completing 2 years of training in a postgraduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education–International (ACGME–I) or another Board-recognized organization
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Requires physicians who qualify under the international training exemption to practice only under supervision during their initial license term, as determined by the Board
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Expands recognized accreditation beyond just "an accrediting organization" to specifically include ACGME-I as an accepted credential
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Takes effect October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Health Occupations - Physicians Trained in International Medical Schools
Licenses
Last Action
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2/3/2026