§ 2092. — 2092. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 625, Sec. 3.)

(a)
The board shall develop a process to give priority review status to the application of an applicant for a physician and surgeon’s certificate who can demonstrate that they intend to practice in a medically underserved area or serve a medically underserved population as defined in Section 128552 of the Health and Safety Code.
(b)
An applicant may demonstrate their intent to practice in a medically underserved area or serve a medically underserved population by providing proper documentation, including, but not limited to, a letter from the employer indicating that the applicant has accepted employment and stating the start date.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 625, Sec. 3. (SB 1443) Effective January 1, 2023.