(1) All medical student practice shall be under the direct supervision of a Montana-licensed physician except patient care in an emergency room shall occur only in the physical presence of the supervising physician.

(2) A medical student may:

(a) assist the licensed physician in medical procedures in an office or hospital;

(b) assist the licensed physician in surgery;

(c) participate in patient conferences;

(d) participate in medical research;

(e) prescribe medications with the supervising physician's co-signature;

(f) write or issue orders with the supervising physician's co-signature; and

(g) sign hospital records or patient charts with the supervising physician's co-signature.

(3) Either the medical school or the supervising physician shall carry malpractice insurance covering the medical student's practice during training.