(a) The medical licensing board of Indiana is created. It shall consist of seven (7) members, not more than four (4) of whom shall be members of the same political party. The members shall be appointed by the governor, and all vacancies occurring on the board shall be filled by the governor. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3 , the membership of the board shall consist of the following:

1. (1) Five (5) reputable physicians who:

   1. (A) are graduates of a medical school;
   2. (B) hold the degree of doctor of medicine or its equivalent; and
   3. (C) hold valid unlimited licenses to practice medicine in Indiana.

2. (2) One (1) reputable osteopathic physician who:

   1. (A) is a graduate of an accredited osteopathic medical school;
   2. (B) holds the degree of doctor of osteopathy or its equivalent; and
   3. (C) holds a valid unlimited license to practice osteopathic medicine in Indiana.

3. (3) One (1) member who:

   1. (A) will represent the general public;
   2. (B) is a resident of this state; and
   3. (C) is in no way associated with the medical profession other than as a consumer.

(c) A member of the board may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4 .

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.152; P.L.247-1985, SEC.3; P.L.249-2019, SEC.97.