Section 844IAC4-4.5-11. Requirements for taking the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination United States Medical Licensing Examination Step III

   (a) In order to qualify to take Step III of the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA), a graduate of an osteopathic medical school in the United States, its possessions, or Canada must submit proof of the following:

(1) Completion of the academic requirements for the degree of doctor of osteopathic medicine and graduation from an osteopathic medical school approved by the board.

(2) Passage of both Steps I and II of the COMLEX-USA.

(3) Completion of one (1) year of postgraduate training in a hospital or institution in the United States, its possessions, or Canada that meets the requirements for an approved internship or residency under this rule.

  (b) In order to qualify to take Step III of the COMLEX-USA, a graduate of an osteopathic medical school outside the United States, its possessions, or Canada, including citizens of the United States, must submit proof of the following:

(1) Passage of both Steps I and II of the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

(2) Completion of a minimum of two (2) years of postgraduate training in a hospital or institution in the United States or Canada that meets the requirements for an approved internship or residency under this rule.

(3) Certification by the Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates.

(4) Passing such other examinations as may be required by the board.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 4-4.5-11; filed Sep 3, 2002, 3:38 p.m.: 26 IR 31; readopted filed Oct 10, 2008, 8:57 a.m.: 20081105-IR-844080339RFA; readopted filed Dec 2, 2014, 10:09 a.m.: 20141231-IR-844140391RFA)