Mission
The mission of the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners is to protect the health and welfare of the state's citizens by assuring that only qualified doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathy, physical therapists, advanced life support personnel, physician assistants, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and dietitians are licensed to practice in South Dakota.
Information
  • MD DO Application for Licensure
    • SD is now using the Common License Application Form (CLAF)

    • This form is an interactive PDF file that can be completed while on the computer and will be more efficient for the applicant and the Board.

    • Please print to add your original signature and mail to the Board office.

Before Calling

Questions for Board Information

SD Administrative Rule 20:47:02:12 states: 

"Requests for board information shall be sent in writing to the executive secretary at the office of the board."


  • Please realize any complaint or question:  general or specific, requires locating files or documents.
  • The person answering the phone does not necessarily understand the complexities of what is being asked, will not be able to give an immediate answer and has been instructed to ask you to submit your question in writing.
  • The general email (online email form) has been created for your convenience only and is not required = you may use any method you prefer to make certain your written inquiry is received.
  •   You may be instructed to submit a hard copy if a signature is necessary.