The Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act would prohibit medical residency training programs that receive Medicare funding from requiring residents to receive training in abortion procedures or related counseling and referrals unless the resident voluntarily opts in to that training. The bill would also protect residents from discrimination if they choose not to participate in abortion-related training. This legislation would apply to all residency programs approved under Medicare's funding system, affecting medical schools and teaching hospitals across the country that train physicians. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment and contains no specific funding allocations, as it primarily establishes restrictions on existing residency programs rather than appropriating new money. The measure would allow residents to pursue their medical training without mandatory abortion-related education if they object on conscience grounds.
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