to Enforce New IMG Law， — Members skeptical of verification process, concerned about patient safety
Last year TN passed a new law that fast-tracked the licensing of IMGs without requiring US residency training.
This week the TN Medical Board voted not to comply with the law which they felt would force them to violate their medical ethics
After much back and forth, the board voted not to create an application form for IMGs to use, and defied their legislative mandate. It approved posting an explanation of its policy on its website with an FAQ, which simply says, “At this time, the Board does not have an application.”
The Medical Board cited issues with the verification of experience a foreign doctor might claim as well as an inability to complete criminal and malpractice background checks on foreign applicants.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/111837
