The bill amends RCW 18.71.095 to update the requirements for the clinical experience license for international medical graduates. It allows the commission to issue a limited license to international medical graduates who have been nominated by specific health departments or organizations, provided they meet certain criteria, including certification by the educational commission for foreign medical graduates and passing steps one and two of the United States medical licensing examination. The bill also introduces a provision that allows the commission to require alternative examinations or assessments for applicants facing hardship.

Additionally, the bill modifies the supervision requirements for license holders, increasing the number of license holders a supervising physician can oversee from two to four, and extends the validity of the limited license from one renewal to three renewals, allowing a total of eight years of practice under this license. It clarifies that individuals licensed under this provision are considered full-scope licensed physicians for various purposes, including medical practice and insurance billing, unless disciplinary actions limit their scope. The bill emphasizes that all licensed individuals are subject to the jurisdiction of the commission, ensuring compliance with established administrative procedures and requirements.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 18.71.095