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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 5Art. 9§ 2176 Physician Licensing Examinations

§ 2176 Physician Licensing Examinations

Business and Professions Code·California
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§ 2176 Physician Licensing Examinations

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can give tests to become a doctor.
  • •They can use the same test for everyone or pick another test that’s just as good.
  • •They decide which tests are fair and equal.

Example

If you want to become a doctor, you have to take a big test.

The government makes sure the test is the same for everyone or picks another test that’s just as hard. This way, everyone is tested fairly.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2176 Physician Licensing Examinations

Examinations for a physician’s and surgeon’s certificate may be conducted by the Division of Licensing under a uniform examination system, and for that purpose the division may make such arrangements with organizations furnishing examination material as it may deem desirable. The Division of Licensing may, in its discretion, designate other written examinations for a physician’s and surgeon’s certificate that the division determines are equivalent to any other written examination for a physician’s and surgeon’s certificate conducted by the division. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 983, Sec. 5.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

physician’s and surgeon’s certificateDivision of Licensinguniform examination systemequivalent written examinations

Related Statutes

  • § 2170 Physician Examination Requirement
  • § 2183 Medical Licensing Exam Requirements
  • § 2050 Physician Surgeon Certificate
  • § 2177 Medical Licensing Exam Attempts
  • § 2179 Nutrition In Medical Exams

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2176.
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