(a) The board shall:

1. (1) adopt rules concerning examinations;
2. (2) prepare and give, or approve the preparation and giving of, an examination which covers those general subjects and topics, a knowledge of which is commonly and generally required, in the opinion of the board, to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in Indiana; and

3. (3) permit a student of an accredited school of medicine to take the examination for licensure if:

   1. (A) the student submits an application to the board to take the examination before the application deadline set by the board; and
   2. (B) the dean of the school certifies that the student is expected to graduate before the results of the examination are published by the board.

(b) Examinations must be:

1. (1) given in a way that persons grading the papers will have no knowledge of the identity of an individual being examined; and
2. (2) conducted at least semiannually, if there are applicants.

(c) An applicant must achieve a passing score on the examination to qualify for licensure.

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.57; P.L.247-1985, SEC.10; P.L.149-1987, SEC.52.