HB 657 — Licensure of Internationally Trained Physicians

F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HBCS/HB 657 2018 A bill to be entitled An act relating to licensure of internationally trained physicians;

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(I) Is a graduate of an allopathic foreign medical school that is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools produced by the World Federation for Medical Education and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research,Research; in collaboration with the World Health Organization;

(III) Has completed an approved residency or fellowship of Page 3 of 65 CODING:

hb0657-00hb0657-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HBCS/HB 657 2018 (III) Has completed an approved residency or fellowship of at least 12 yearyears in one specialty area, that must be counted toward regular or subspecialty certification by a board recognized and certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties;

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hb0657-00hb0657-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HBCS/HB 657 2018 subparagraphthis (1)(f)4.paragraph by obtaining a passing score on an examination determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to, or more stringent than, the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).

may meet the examination requirement of this paragraph by obtaining a passing score on an examination determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to, or more stringent than, the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).

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hb0657-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 657 2018 Section 2.

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