The proposed bill, SB1507, amends the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow individuals holding a transitional training permit (TTP) for 36 months to be eligible for licensure as a doctor of medicine (M.D.) after successfully passing step three of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) with a scaled score of at least 75. Additionally, the permittee must provide letters of recommendation from each of their supervising qualified physicians. This change aims to streamline the licensure process for TTP holders who have met these specific criteria.

Current law does not explicitly provide for this pathway to licensure for TTP holders, as it primarily outlines the requirements for obtaining and renewing transitional training permits without detailing the conditions under which a permittee can transition to full licensure. The new bill language clarifies and establishes the eligibility criteria for TTP holders, thereby enhancing their opportunities for licensure in the medical field.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1432.04
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-1432.04