; (2) work in a specified geographical area; or (3) work for another employer performing work that is similar to the work such employee or contractor performed for the employer or principal. (e) Application This section shall apply to any covenant not to compete that is entered into after the date of the enactment of the VA Hiring Enhancement Act . . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 74 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7412 the following new item: 7413. Effect of non-Department covenants not to compete on appointment of physicians. . 3. Modification of qualifications to improve recruitment of physicians Section 7402(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting or to be offered a contingent appointment to such a position after position ; and (2) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and inserting the following: (B) (i) have completed a post-graduate residency training program leading to board eligibility in a specialty satisfactory to the Secretary; or (ii) with respect to an offer for a contingent appointment, complete a post-graduate residency training program leading to board eligibility in a specialty satisfactory to the Secretary by not later than two years after the date of such offer; and (C) (i) be licensed to practice medicine, surgery, or osteopathy in a State; or (ii) with respect to an offer for a contingent appointment, be licensed to practice medicine, surgery, or osteopathy in a State by not later than two years after the date of such offer. .