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Surgeon Licensure Gains Support, Trust Lags

Researchers examined public views on state laws permitting licensure of internationally trained surgeons.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • January 21, 2026

  • 4 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Surgeon Licensure Gains Support, Trust Lags

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Key MechanismsSupport for licensure laws coexists with concerns about training equivalence and personal care trust; clarify this coexistence.
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          Surgeon Licensure Gains Support, Trust Lags

          • by Kathryn Wighton

          • January 21, 2026

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