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OK HB2050

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Preston Stinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a limited licensure pathway for international medical school graduates who have completed a three-year postgraduate training program in their licensing country or practiced as a physician for at least 3 of the last 5 years outside the U.S.

  • Limited licensees must work at health care providers with ACGME-accredited postgraduate training programs (academic health systems or OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine) under supervision of the department chair.

  • After 3 years of practice in Oklahoma with good standing and passing USMLE Step 1, 2 CK, and 3, limited licensees may obtain full unrestricted licensure.

  • Requires original source verification of ECFMG Certification or Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Certification, replacing the previous certified copy requirement.

  • Effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Professions and occupations; foreign applicants and requirements; international medical school graduates; foreign licensure body; limited licensure; parameters; employment; training programs; supervision; full licensure; unprofessional conduct; professional competence; good moral character; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/06/2025

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services4/1/2025
Public Health2/4/2025
Health and Human Services Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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