# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 3: Examinations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 3
- **Heading:** Examinations
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 3

## Text

Section 3. Examinations shall be in whole or in part in writing, in English, shall be of a scientific and practical character, shall include the subjects of anatomy, surgery, chemistry, biology, physics, physiology, pathology, obstetrics, gynecology, psychiatry, practice of medicine and hygiene and shall be sufficiently thorough to test the applicants' fitness to practice medicine. The board may employ expert assistance in conducting hospital and laboratory tests.

Section 3. Examinations shall be in whole or in part in writing, in English, shall be of a scientific and practical character, shall include the subjects of anatomy, surgery, chemistry, biology, physics, physiology, pathology, obstetrics, gynecology, psychiatry, practice of medicine and hygiene and shall be sufficiently thorough to test the applicants' fitness to practice medicine. The board may employ expert assistance in conducting hospital and laboratory tests.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 1 Duties of commissioner of occupational licensure and commissioner of public health](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S1.md)
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- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 2C Schools for training medical X–ray technicians; approval; inspection; approving authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S2C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 2D Professional relationships preventing physician from providing administrative or judicial testimony](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S2D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 3 Examinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 4 Record of registered physicians; annual report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5 Investigation of complaints related to the practice of medicine; remediation program; individual profiles; hearing; disciplinary action; immunity; confidentiality; notice; subpoenas; adjudicatory hearing decisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5A Physician's license restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5C Reports by insurers of medical malpractice claims or actions; liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5D Reports of violations by public officers or employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5E Reports by physicians of settlements or arbitration awards; filing; penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5E.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5G Communication with professional organizations or board; liability; counsel fees and costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5G.md)
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