IC 25-22.5-3-1 Minimum requirements
Sec. 1. (a) The minimum requirements for all applicants for an
unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in
Indiana must include but are not limited to the requirements
prescribed by this section.
(b) The applicant must not have a conviction for a crime that has
a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently.
(c) The applicant shall possess the degree of doctor of medicine
or doctor of osteopathy or its equivalent from a medical school which
was approved by the board as of the time the degree was conferred.
(d) The applicant shall have successfully passed the examination
for licensure or shall have satisfied the requirements for licensure by
endorsement as prescribed by the board.
(e) The applicant shall be physically and mentally capable of, and
professionally competent to, safely engage in the practice of
medicine or osteopathic medicine as determined by the board and
shall submit:
(1) to an examination; or
(2) additional evidence to the board;
if considered necessary by the board to determine such capability. In
making that determination, the board may consider any malpractice
settlements or judgments against the applicant.
(f) The applicant shall not have had disciplinary action taken
against the applicant or the applicant's license by the board or by the
licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction by reasons of the
applicant's inability to safely practice medicine or osteopathic
medicine and those reasons are still valid in the opinion of the board.
(g) The applicant shall have submitted a complete transcript of his
educational records, grades, and diploma from his medical school
with an English translation thereof.
(h) The applicant shall, at the board's discretion, make a personal
appearance before it.
(i) The applicant shall have completed one (1) year of
postgraduate training in a hospital or institution located in the United
States, its possessions, or Canada that meets standards set by the
board under IC 25-22.5-2-7. (Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1.) As amended by Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.155; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.56; P.L.247-1985,
SEC.8; P.L.149-1987, SEC.51.
IC 25-22.5-3-2 Foreign medical graduates
Sec. 2. (a) In addition to meeting all the requirements of section
1 of this chapter except subsection (i), an applicant for licensure
who:
(1) has been graduated from a medical school outside the
United States, its possessions, or Canada; and
(2) submits evidence satisfactory to the board that prior to
passing the examination the applicant has successfully
completed a minimum of at least two (2) years of postgraduate
training in a hospital or an institution located in the United
States or Canada which meets the standards approved by the
nationally recognized medical or osteopathic accrediting bodies
in the United States, for the purpose of graduate training which
is approved by the board;
is entitled to receive an unlimited license to practice medicine or
osteopathic medicine.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the board may waive the
second year of postgraduate training in the United States or Canada
required of a graduate of a foreign medical school. (Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1.) As amended by
P.L.247-1985, SEC.9; P.L.156-1986, SEC.1; P.L.242-1995, SEC.1.
IC 25-22.5-3-1 Minimum requirements
Sec. 1. (a) The minimum requirements for all applicants for an
unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in
Indiana must include but are not limited to the requirements
prescribed by this section.
(b) The applicant must not have a conviction for a crime that has
a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently.
(c) The applicant shall possess the degree of doctor of medicine
or doctor of osteopathy or its equivalent from a medical school which
was approved by the board as of the time the degree was conferred.
(d) The applicant shall have successfully passed the examination
for licensure or shall have satisfied the requirements for licensure by
endorsement as prescribed by the board.
(e) The applicant shall be physically and mentally capable of, and
professionally competent to, safely engage in the practice of
medicine or osteopathic medicine as determined by the board and
shall submit:
(1) to an examination; or
(2) additional evidence to the board;
if considered necessary by the board to determine such capability. In
making that determination, the board may consider any malpractice
settlements or judgments against the applicant.
(f) The applicant shall not have had disciplinary action taken
against the applicant or the applicant's license by the board or by the
licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction by reasons of the
applicant's inability to safely practice medicine or osteopathic
medicine and those reasons are still valid in the opinion of the board.
(g) The applicant shall have submitted a complete transcript of his
educational records, grades, and diploma from his medical school
with an English translation thereof.
(h) The applicant shall, at the board's discretion, make a personal
appearance before it.
(i) The applicant shall have completed one (1) year of
postgraduate training in a hospital or institution located in the United
States, its possessions, or Canada that meets standards set by the
board under IC 25-22.5-2-7. (Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1.) As amended by Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.155; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.56; P.L.247-1985,
SEC.8; P.L.149-1987, SEC.51.
IC 25-22.5-3-2 Foreign medical graduates
Sec. 2. (a) In addition to meeting all the requirements of section
1 of this chapter except subsection (i), an applicant for licensure
who:
(1) has been graduated from a medical school outside the
United States, its possessions, or Canada; and
(2) submits evidence satisfactory to the board that prior to
passing the examination the applicant has successfully
completed a minimum of at least two (2) years of postgraduate
training in a hospital or an institution located in the United
States or Canada which meets the standards approved by the
nationally recognized medical or osteopathic accrediting bodies
in the United States, for the purpose of graduate training which
is approved by the board;
is entitled to receive an unlimited license to practice medicine or
osteopathic medicine.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the board may waive the
second year of postgraduate training in the United States or Canada
required of a graduate of a foreign medical school. (Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1.) As amended by
P.L.247-1985, SEC.9; P.L.156-1986, SEC.1; P.L.242-1995, SEC.1.
IC 25-22.5-3-1 Minimum requirements
Sec. 1. (a) The minimum requirements for all applicants for an
unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in
Indiana must include but are not limited to the requirements
prescribed by this section.
(b) The applicant must not have a conviction for a crime that has
a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently.
(c) The applicant shall possess the degree of doctor of medicine
or doctor of osteopathy or its equivalent from a medical school which
was approved by the board as of the time the degree was conferred.
(d) The applicant shall have successfully passed the examination
for licensure or shall have satisfied the requirements for licensure by
endorsement as prescribed by the board.
(e) The applicant shall be physically and mentally capable of, and
professionally competent to, safely engage in the practice of
medicine or osteopathic medicine as determined by the board and
shall submit:
(1) to an examination; or
(2) additional evidence to the board;
if considered necessary by the board to determine such capability. In
making that determination, the board may consider any malpractice
settlements or judgments against the applicant.
(f) The applicant shall not have had disciplinary action taken
against the applicant or the applicant's license by the board or by the
licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction by reasons of the
applicant's inability to safely practice medicine or osteopathic
medicine and those reasons are still valid in the opinion of the board.
(g) The applicant shall have submitted a complete transcript of his
educational records, grades, and diploma from his medical school
with an English translation thereof.
(h) The applicant shall, at the board's discretion, make a personal
appearance before it.
(i) The applicant shall have completed one (1) year of
postgraduate training in a hospital or institution located in the United
States, its possessions, or Canada that meets standards set by the
board under IC 25-22.5-2-7. (Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1.) As amended by Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.155; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.56; P.L.247-1985,
SEC.8; P.L.149-1987, SEC.51.
IC 25-22.5-3-2 Foreign medical graduates
Sec. 2. (a) In addition to meeting all the requirements of section
1 of this chapter except subsection (i), an applicant for licensure
who:
(1) has been graduated from a medical school outside the
United States, its possessions, or Canada; and
(2) submits evidence satisfactory to the board that prior to
passing the examination the applicant has successfully
completed a minimum of at least two (2) years of postgraduate
training in a hospital or an institution located in the United
States or Canada which meets the standards approved by the
nationally recognized medical or osteopathic accrediting bodies
in the United States, for the purpose of graduate training which
is approved by the board;
is entitled to receive an unlimited license to practice medicine or
osteopathic medicine.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the board may waive the
second year of postgraduate training in the United States or Canada
required of a graduate of a foreign medical school. (Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1.) As amended by
P.L.247-1985, SEC.9; P.L.156-1986, SEC.1; P.L.242-1995, SEC.1.
