International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-12-20T09:06:41Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3733 International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3733

Bill 118 hr 3733, also known as the International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2023, aims to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the United States by providing assistance to international medical graduates (IMGs) who are seeking to practice medicine in the country.

The bill proposes several key provisions to support IMGs in their efforts to obtain medical licensure and practice in the US. This includes establishing a grant program to assist IMGs with the costs associated with obtaining certification and licensure, as well as providing funding for training programs to help IMGs integrate into the US healthcare system.

Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the process for IMGs to obtain visas and work authorization in the US, making it easier for them to practice medicine in underserved communities where there is a high demand for healthcare professionals. Overall, the International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2023 aims to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the US by providing support and resources to IMGs who are looking to practice medicine in the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 3733

International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2023

This bill authorizes grants and makes other changes to facilitate the practice of medicine by international medical graduates who are lawfully present in the United States and graduated from a medical school outside of the United States or Canada.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services may award grants for states and territories to

establish programs that allow such international medical graduates to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician while completing the first two steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination, and
provide assistance (e.g., costs to take the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination and career counseling) to such international medical graduates.

The bill also exempts under certain circumstances such international medical graduates from the cap on full-time equivalent residents that is otherwise applicable for purposes of graduate medical education payments under Medicare.

Current Status of Bill HR 3733

Bill HR 3733 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3733 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3733's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024