§ 37:1275.2 — International physicians; licensure

Louisiana § 37:1275.2

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 37: Professions and Occupations

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§1275.2. International physicians; licensure
A. The board may grant a license to practice medicine in this state to an international
medical graduate who satisfies all of the following criteria:
(1) Has been granted a medical doctorate or substantially similar degree by an
international medical program of good standing. For the purposes of this Section,
"international medical program" means a medical school, residency program, medical
internship program, or entity that provides physicians with a medical education or training
outside of the United States that is substantially similar to the medical education or training
required to practice as a physician in this state. The international medical graduate shall
submit documentation or a certification from a medical school whose curriculum is judged
to be acceptable by the board.
(2) Is in good standing with the medical licensing or regulatory institution of the
individual's licensing country.
(3) Has completed a residency or substantially similar post-graduate medical training
in the individual's licensing country or practiced as a medical professional performing the
duties of a physician in the individual's licensing country for no less than five years.
(4) Is a citizen of the United States or Canada or legally entitled to live or work in
the United States and possesses basic fluency in the English language.
(5) Has submitted sufficient evidence to the board that the applicant has an offer for
employment as a physician at a facility owned or operated by a hospital licensed in this state.
B. An international medical graduate who is granted a license pursuant to this
Section shall provide medical services only at a facility owned or operated by a hospital
licensed by this state until the completion of two years from the date of original licensure,
and after such time the licensee is no longer subject to this limitation.
C. The board may revoke a license issued pursuant to this Section based upon a
finding that clear and convincing evidence exists that a license holder's medical services
violated medical safety, competency, or conduct standards established by the board.
D. The board shall promulgate any rules and regulations pursuant to the
Administrative Procedure Act that may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this
Section.

Legislative History

Acts 2024, No. 646, §1.