This bill amends licensing requirements for graduates of foreign medical schools in Minnesota, introducing a new limited license for those who meet specific criteria. The limited license is valid for a non-renewable 24-month period and is designed for individuals who have practiced medicine outside the U.S. for at least 60 months, have an offer to practice in a collaborative agreement within a hospital or clinical setting, and provide services in designated rural or underserved urban areas. Additionally, the bill mandates that employers of limited license holders must carry medical malpractice insurance and pay them at least the equivalent of a medical resident's salary.

The bill also modifies application and license fees, introducing new fees for the limited license and initial physician license for limited license holders. It requires limited license holders to provide periodic certification to the medical board regarding their employment status and any professional discipline. Furthermore, the bill allows the commissioner of health to issue correction orders for employer violations and establishes a framework for the board to temporarily suspend a limited license if necessary. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.99, 147.037
1st Engrossment: 144.99, 147.01, 147.037
2nd Engrossment: 144.99, 147.01, 147.037
3rd Engrossment: 144.99, 147.01, 147.037