This bill increases the number of Conrad 30 visa waivers available to each state from 10 to 15 per year. These waivers allow foreign-trained physicians to work in the United States without having to return to their home country for two years after their training. The bill also creates a new online portal where foreign physicians who couldn't secure positions in their preferred state can be matched with employers in other states that still have available waiver slots. The secondary matching portal will operate for up to 60 days before March 1st each year, allowing employers in medically underserved areas to review credentials and conduct interviews. This legislation aims to help fill physician shortages in areas with health professional gaps while giving international medical graduates more flexibility in where they can establish their medical practice.
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