This bill enacts a new section, R.S. 37:1275.2, which allows the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to grant medical licenses to international medical graduates (IMGs) who meet specific criteria. The requirements include holding a medical doctorate from a recognized international program, being in good standing with their home country's medical licensing authority, completing a residency or equivalent training, being a U.S. or Canadian citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S., and having a job offer from a licensed hospital in Louisiana.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that IMGs granted a license can only provide medical services at a licensed hospital for the first two years of their practice. After this period, they are no longer subject to this limitation. The Board is also empowered to revoke licenses if there is clear evidence of violations of medical safety or conduct standards and is required to establish rules and regulations to implement these provisions.