Business and Professions Code § 2144
ARTICLE 7. Reciprocity and National Board Diplomate Applications
The Division of Licensing may make an independent investigation of the educational qualifications and the ability and standing of the applicant.
If, after this investigation and any other or further examination or investigation which the division may see fit to make on its own part, it is found that the applicant does not meet the requirements for licensure as a physician and surgeon under this chapter, then the division may deny licensure under this article.