The resolution requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the challenges faced by unmatched medical students in West Virginia who are unable to secure residency placements, while also addressing the ongoing shortage of medical professionals in the state. West Virginia has historically struggled with a lack of physicians, particularly in rural areas, and this issue is compounded by a nationwide trend of increasing medical school graduates who are unable to find residency positions. The resolution highlights the financial burdens these unmatched graduates face, as well as the potential benefits of exploring solutions that would allow them to contribute to the healthcare system while fulfilling residency requirements.

To address these issues, the resolution proposes the establishment of an Unmatched Medical Graduate Advisory Council to examine the situation of unmatched graduates and recommend ways for them to continue their medical training in West Virginia. The Joint Committee is tasked with considering various options, including allowing unmatched graduates to intern with licensed physicians and exploring funding solutions for residency programs. The committee is expected to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the 2026 regular session, with any necessary legislation drafted to implement these recommendations. The costs associated with this study will be covered by legislative appropriations.