State Laws Aim to Bring Internationally Trained Physicians to Underserved Areas, but Barriers Abound

Rita Rubin

doi:10.1001/jama.2025.17663

October 17, 2025JAMA

State Laws Aim to Bring Internationally Trained Physicians to Underserved Areas, but Barriers Abound

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Key Points

State laws aim to enhance the medical workforce by easing licensing requirements for internationally trained physicians, addressing shortages.
By waiving the residency training requirement, these laws seek to boost the number of licensed physicians in underserved areas, potentially improving access to care.
The measures reflect a growing trend to adapt regulations to fill gaps in healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
Despite these laws, barriers still exist, which may hinder the full realization of their intended impact on workforce shortages.

Implication

New regulations facilitate licensing for internationally trained physicians, suggesting potential solutions to workforce gaps.

Abstract

This Medical News article discusses new state laws designed to relieve medical workforce shortages by waiving the requirement that internationally trained physicians receive residency training in the US before they can become licensed.

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State Laws Aim to Bring Internationally Trained Physicians to Underserved Areas, but Barriers Abound

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