Sec. 1. (a) The board shall:
(1) adopt rules concerning examinations; and
(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.
(b) An applicant must achieve a passing score on the examination to qualify for licensure.