Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license to practice podiatric medicine must present satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual:
(1) does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently;
(2) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was not able to practice podiatric medicine without endangering the public;
(3) has graduated with a degree of doctor of podiatric medicine from a college or school of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education;
(4) has satisfactorily completed at least twelve (12) months of progressive graduate podiatric medical training that meets the requirements of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education;
(5) has proper medical malpractice insurance; and
(6) has taken and successfully completed an examination approved by the board.