Text of Statute

Except as provided in sections 4731.29 and 4731.291 [4731.29.1] to 4731.294 [4731.29.4] of the Revised Code, and until November 15, 1998, in section 4731.295 [4731.29.5] of the Revised Code, the state medical board shall examine each individual who desires to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery in this state. The board shall conduct the examination of these individuals in accordance with rules the board shall adopt. Each individual shall be examined in such subjects as the board requires. The board shall examine in subjects pertinent to current medical educational standards.

The board may use as its examination all or part of a standard medical licensing examination established for purposes of determining the competence of individuals to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery in the United States.

HISTORY: GC § 1273; 99 v 498, § 30; 102 v 515; 120 v 134; Bureau of Code Revision, 10-1-53; 126 v 384 (Eff 10-5-55); 134 v H 545 (ff 1-7-72); 144 v H 454 (Eff 4-30-92); 147 v H 606. Eff 3-9-99.