086B246F7DEFE983872587E400756F7C Hearing Summary

Representative Ricks introduced House Bill 22-1050, concerning facilitating the integration of international medical graduates into the Colorado health-care workforce.

Members of the committee asked questions regarding the bill and proposed amendments.

Dr. Mohamed Khalif, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Carrie Miller, representing the Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Zimmer, representing World Education Services, testified in support of the bill.

Members of the committee asked follow-up questions of the witnesses.

Discussion continued between witnesses and members of the committee.

Mr. Zimmer also responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Kit Taintor, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Reham Abukhalifa, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Jamal Moloo, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Wafa El-Ejmi, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Maki Gboro, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sara Leahy, representing Colorado Rural Health Center, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nate Brown, representing Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Maki Gboro, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sara Leahy, representing Colorado Rural Health Center, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nate Brown, representing Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, testified in support of the bill. Written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment C).

Representative Ricks explained amendment L.001.