In 2024, Florida implemented the Live Healthy initiative to make it easier for foreign-trained physicians to become licensed in the state without completing a U.S. residency program, aiming to address the shortage of physicians, especially in a state with an aging population. To qualify, foreign doctors must meet specific criteria, including having an active medical license from a foreign country and completing a residency program similar to those accredited by the ACGME. This initiative is not unique to Florida, as other states like Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, and Washington have also adjusted requirements for foreign doctors. Overall, these changes aim to attract more physicians and strengthen America through immigration.
https://www.murthy.com/2024/10/17/florida-eases-licensing-requirements-for-foreign-trained-doctors/