Becker's Healthcare August 15, 2024
In the last decade, nearly a dozen states have passed laws allowing medical school graduates who have not matched into a residency program to work under the supervision of a licensed physician.
These programs can help address physician shortages, particularly in rural areas, and allow students to gain valuable real-world practice experience while waiting for the next residency match cycle.
Missouri became the first state to adopt such a program in 2014. The state created a new “assistant physician” professional designation intended for medical school graduates who passed their licensing exams but have not completed an accredited residency program. Other states that have followed include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Tennessee and Utah, according to the...
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