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2011 House Bill 1595: Regarding graduates of foreign medical schools
Introduced by Rep. Eileen Cody (West Seattle) (D) on January 26, 2011
Allows graduates of foreign medical schools to obtain a license to practice medicine if they meet certain requirements. This act sets out specific training requirements for such students, and requires proof of permanent residency status and the ability to read, write, and speak English.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on January 26, 2011
Substitute offered in the House on February 10, 2011
Exempts a foreign medical school graduate from the two-year postgraduate medical training requirement if he or she has: 1. been admitted as a permanent immigrant to the United States as a person of exceptional ability in the sciences pursuant to the rules of the United States Department of Labor or been issued a permanent immigration visa and; received multiple sclerosis certified specialist status from the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers; and, successfully completed at least 24 months of training in multiple sclerosis at an educational institution in the United States with an accredited residency program in neurology or rehabilitation.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on February 10, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 16, 2011
To allow certain foreign medical school graduates to be licensed in Washington without completing two years of post-graduate medical training.
Received in the Senate on March 2, 2011
Referred to the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee on March 2, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 22, 2011
Allows certain foreign medical school graduates to be licensed in Washington without completing two years of post-graduate medical training.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 20, 2011
Allows certain foreign medical school graduates to be licensed in Washington without completing two years of post-graduate medical training.