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- The DOCTOR Act, proposed by Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Tex.), would allow foreign-trained doctors to work without repeating residency, supervised by licensed physicians, with eligibility to apply for a regular license after four years.
- Eligibility requires five years of medical experience, English proficiency, and a Texas job offer.
- The measure targets healthcare deserts, especially rural areas lacking medical professionals.
- Surgeon Anil Tibrewal supports the initiative, citing the need in smaller communities.
