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 not matched with residency programs. The resolution highlights the financial burdens these unmatched graduates face and emphasizes the need for solutions that allow them to continue their medical training and contribute to the healthcare system.

To address these issues, the resolution proposes the establishment of an Unmatched Medical Graduate Advisory Council to examine the situation and provide recommendations. The study will explore options such as allowing unmatched graduates to intern with licensed physicians in West Virginia and seeking ways to alleviate funding shortages for residency programs. The Joint Committee is tasked with reporting its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the 2026 regular session, along with any necessary legislative drafts to implement these solutions. Funding for the study and related activities will be covered by legislative appropriations.