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. 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;

      shall serve for terms of four (4) years each.

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;

      shall serve for a term of four (4) years.

3. (3) One (1) member to serve a term of four (4) years 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.

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