2099.5.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an originating
license for an osteopathic physician's and surgeon's certificate
issued by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California shall require
the following:
   (a) A written examination, that is either prepared or selected by
the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.  The written examination
shall include osteopathic principles and practices and all
applicable provisions of Article 4 (commencing with Section 2080).
An applicant shall successfully complete the written examination, as
determined by the board.
   (b) An oral, clinical, and practical examination administered by
the board which the applicant shall successfully complete, as
determined by the board.