The "Expanding Physician Access Act" authorizes the Wyoming State Board of Medicine to issue provisional medical licenses to international physicians who meet specific criteria. These criteria include holding a medical doctorate from a recognized program, maintaining a good standing license in their home country for the past five years, completing a residency or equivalent training, and demonstrating English language proficiency. The provisional license is contingent upon the physician having an employment offer from a Wyoming health care provider and is subject to a criminal background check. If the physician loses their job, the provisional license may be suspended until they secure new employment, with a six-month limit to find a new position before revocation.

The bill also includes several amendments to existing laws to incorporate the new provisions for provisional licenses. It defines "licensee" to include those with provisional licenses, empowers the board to adopt rules for granting these licenses, and outlines the requirements for license renewal and board jurisdiction over provisional licensees. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 33-26-102, 33-26-202, 33-26-301, 33-26-303, 33-26-305, 33-26-401
Engrossed: 33-26-102, 33-26-202, 33-26-301, 33-26-303, 33-26-305, 33-26-401