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SB 1054

AN ACT FACILITATING STATE LICENSURE OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Fazio and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill streamlines state medical licensure for international medical graduates to address physician shortages and expand healthcare workforce access.

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Bill Summary · SB 1054

Legislative bill overview

SB 1054 would streamline the state licensure process for international medical graduates (IMGs) to practice medicine in Connecticut. The bill aims to reduce barriers and expedite credential recognition for foreign-trained physicians who meet certain educational and examination standards.

Why is this important

Connecticut faces physician shortages in both primary care and specialist fields, particularly in underserved rural and urban areas. Facilitating IMG licensure could expand the healthcare workforce, potentially improve access to medical services, and address gaps in provider availability across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Patient safety concerns: Critics may worry that streamlined processes could compromise verification of foreign credentials, training quality, or competency standards compared to U.S.-trained physicians
  • Workforce competition: Physician groups and medical associations might oppose measures that increase labor supply, fearing downward pressure on compensation or practice opportunities for U.S.-trained doctors
  • Scope and standards variation: Disagreement may arise over which countries' medical credentials qualify, what examination requirements apply, and whether equivalency assessments are sufficiently rigorous

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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