The proposed Bill No. 1054 aims to amend chapter 370 of the general statutes to facilitate the licensure of qualified and experienced international medical graduates (IMGs) in Connecticut. Key provisions include the introduction of provisional licenses for IMGs who have completed their residency and training outside the United States, provided that their education is substantially similar to that of U.S. physicians. Additionally, the bill allows for the issuance of unrestricted licenses to these IMGs after a two-year supervision period under a Connecticut-licensed physician. Importantly, the bill also eliminates the requirement for IMGs to repeat their residency training or complete an equivalent program in the U.S.

The purpose of this legislation is to address the ongoing physician shortages in Connecticut by streamlining the process for foreign-trained doctors to obtain licensure and practice medicine in the state. By making these changes, the bill seeks to attract and retain qualified medical professionals who can contribute to the healthcare system in Connecticut.