The bill amends licensing requirements for graduates of foreign medical schools in Minnesota, specifically addressing the issuance of limited licenses. It establishes criteria for obtaining a limited license, which includes having practiced medicine for at least 60 months outside the U.S., providing evidence of a collaborative agreement with a hospital or clinical setting, and working in designated rural or underserved urban areas. Additionally, the bill mandates that employers of limited license holders must pay them at least the equivalent of a medical resident's salary and carry medical malpractice insurance. The commissioner of health is authorized to issue correction orders for compliance, and protections against retaliation for employees raising complaints are included.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for transitioning from a limited license to a full and unrestricted medical license, which requires two years of good standing, a minimum number of practice hours, and successful completion of specific examinations. It also emphasizes the importance of collaborative agreements between limited license holders and licensed physicians, detailing the necessary oversight and review processes. The effective date for these provisions is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.99, 147.037