Senate Bill No. introduced by K. Bogner establishes the Montana Bridge to Medical Residency Act, which aims to create a new provisional resident license for medical graduates. The bill outlines the qualifications and fees associated with obtaining this provisional license, which is intended for applicants who have recently graduated from an approved medical school and have passed certain licensing examinations. The provisional resident license is valid for one year and can be renewed for an additional year, but individuals cannot hold this license for more than two years in total. A key requirement for practicing under this provisional license is entering into a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed physician.

The bill also amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) related to medical licensure. It introduces a third type of license, the provisional resident license, alongside the existing physician's and resident licenses. Additionally, it specifies that the board will adopt rules regarding the limitations of provisional resident licenses and the conditions for collaborative practice agreements. The legislation aims to streamline the process for medical graduates to gain practical experience while ensuring they are supervised by licensed physicians, thereby enhancing the medical workforce in Montana.

Statutes affected:
SB0563_2(1): 37-3-301, 37-3-307
SB0563_2(10): 37-3-301, 37-3-307
SB0563_2(11): 37-3-301, 37-3-307
SB0563_2(2): 37-3-301, 37-3-307
SB0563_2(3): 37-3-301, 37-3-307
SB0563_2(4): 37-3-301, 37-3-307
SB0563_2(5): 37-3-301, 37-3-307
SB0563_2(6): 37-3-301, 37-3-307
SB0563_2(7): 37-3-301, 37-3-307
SB0563_2(8): 37-3-301, 37-3-307
SB0563_2(9): 37-3-301, 37-3-307
SB0563_2: 37-3-301, 37-3-307