This bill amends the General Laws in Chapter 5-37, which pertains to the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, to introduce new definitions and provisions specifically for internationally-trained physicians. Key insertions include definitions for terms such as "internationally-trained physician," "limited international physician registrant," and "participating healthcare facility."

The bill establishes a pathway for internationally-trained physicians to obtain a limited international physician registration, allowing them to practice medicine in Rhode Island under the guidance, assessment, and evaluation of licensed physicians at a participating healthcare facility. This limited registration is valid for a renewable one-year term and can be renewed twice, allowing for a total of three years for primary care specialties or for the duration required for ACGME-accredited residency training in other specialties.

Additionally, the bill outlines the criteria for obtaining a limited international physician license, which includes being an internationally-trained physician, holding a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (with potential waivers), achieving passing scores on Steps 1 and 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) within three attempts for each step, and entering into an agreement with a participating healthcare facility for assessment, training, and evaluation of clinical and non-clinical skills.

To be eligible for a full medical license to practice medicine in Rhode Island, an internationally-trained physician must provide proof of successful completion of the assessment, training, and evaluation program, a passing score on Step 3 of the USMLE within three attempts, and meet other criteria as required by the board.

The bill also specifies that the director of the Board may promulgate necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions. Overall, this legislation aims to facilitate the integration of internationally-trained physicians into the Rhode Island healthcare system while maintaining standards for medical practice.