Senate Bill 2366 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 63-6-207, to establish a provisional foreign training license for internationally trained physicians. This license, valid for two years and extendable for an additional year, is contingent upon the physician meeting specific criteria, including holding a diploma from an approved medical school, completing a minimum of three years of postgraduate training, and demonstrating good moral character. The bill outlines the requirements for employers who can hire these physicians, which include federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, and other accredited training programs. Additionally, the bill mandates that the board of medical examiners collect and share data on the effectiveness of this licensing pathway.

The bill also makes a minor amendment to Section 63-6-207(h)(2) by changing a reference from "Subdivision (g)(3)" to "Subdivision (g)(4)." Furthermore, it grants the board of medical examiners the authority to promulgate rules to implement the act, which will take effect upon becoming law for rule-making 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)