This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the licensure requirements for graduates from unapproved allopathic schools of medicine in Arizona. Under the current law, applicants must successfully complete an approved 24-month hospital internship, residency, or clinical fellowship program, in addition to a 12-month requirement, totaling 36 months of training. The bill modifies this requirement by changing the language from "successfully complete" to "be enrolled in" the additional 24 months of training, thereby allowing applicants to apply for licensure while still in training.

Additionally, the bill makes a technical change by replacing the term "council" with "commission" in reference to the standard certificate issued for foreign medical graduates. These updates aim to streamline the licensure process for international medical graduates while maintaining the necessary training standards to ensure public safety and professional competency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1423
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-1423