House Bill 2571 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 63-6-207, to establish a provisional training license for internationally trained physicians. The bill allows the board to issue a provisional foreign training license for two years, extendable for an additional year, to applicants who meet specific criteria, including holding a valid medical school diploma, completing a minimum of three years of postgraduate training, and demonstrating good moral character. The bill also specifies that these physicians must have an offer of employment from designated healthcare employers, such as federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, and must work under the supervision of a qualified physician.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for granting a full and unrestricted medical license to those who have successfully completed the provisional training period, passed the necessary examinations, and practiced medicine satisfactorily for two years. The language in the bill replaces the previous subsection and includes definitions for terms such as "clinical facility," "employer," and "supervising physician." The board of medical examiners is authorized to create rules to implement this act, which will take effect upon becoming law for rule promulgation purposes, while other provisions will take effect on January 31, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-6-207(g), 63-6-207, 63-6-207(h)(2)
Amended with HA0946 -- 04/16/2026: 63-6-207(g), 63-6-207, 63-6-207(h)(2)