The advisory committees serve as a valuable resource to the Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. In their role, advisory committees provide guidance on administrative rule making and regulation of their respective profession. Advisory committee members are appointed by the Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners to three-year terms. Advisory Committee Meetings Agenda and Minutes are found on the Boards and Commissions State of South Dakota website: https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=65
Advanced Life Support Advisory Committee
Committee charge: Assist the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners:
- In the regulation of advanced life support
- Making recommendations to the Board regarding rules promulgated pursuant to 36-4B
Committee Members
- Andrew Binder EMT-Paramedic
- Chris Hermes EMT-I/85
- Nellie Isaacs EMT-I/99
- Jeff Luther MD
Athletic Trainer Advisory Committee
Committee charge: Assist the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners:
- In the regulation of athletic trainers
- Making recommendations to the Board regarding rules promulgated pursuant to 36-29
Committee Members:
- Kaleb Birney AT
- Trevor Roiger AT
- Dan Wagner AT
Genetic Counselor Advisory Committee
Committee charge: Assist the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners:
- In the regulation of genetic counselor
- Making recommendations to the Board regarding rules promulgated pursuant to 36-36
Committee Members
- Jason Flanagan GC
- Cara Hamilton MD
- Benjamin Solomon MD
- Tiffany Von Wald MD
Licensed Nutrition/Dietician Advisory Committee
Committee charge: Assist the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners:
- In the regulation of licensed nutrition and dietetics
- Making recommendations to the Board regarding rules promulgated pursuant to 36-10B
Committee Members
- Becky Jensen LN/RD
- Lacey McCormack LN/RD
- Kelsey Raml LN/RD
- DeLaine Rasmussen LN/RD
- Mariah Weber LN/RD
Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee
Committee charge: Assist the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners:
- In the regulation of occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistants
- Making recommendations to the Board regarding rules promulgated pursuant to 36-31
Committee Members
- Megan Johnke OT
- Polly Rames OT
- Angela Root OTA
Physical Therapy Advisory Committee
Committee charge: Assist the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners:
- In the regulation of physical therapy and physical therapy assistants
- Making recommendations to the Board regarding rules promulgated pursuant to 36-10.
Committee Members
- Becca Jordre PT
- Dorothy McAreavey PT
- Mark Ponstein PT
Physician Assistant Advisory Committee
Committee charge: Assist the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners:
- In the regulation of physician assistants
- Making recommendations to the Board regarding rules promulgated pursuant to 36-4A.
Committee Members
- Nancy Trimble PA
- Clint Perman PA
- Justine Peterson PA
Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee
Committee charge: Assist the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners:
- In the regulation of respiratory therapy
- Making recommendations to the Board regarding rules promulgated pursuant to 36-4C.
Committee Members
- Mohammed Alzoubaidi MD
- Lanny Baker RCP
- Ashley Herron RCP
- Lacy Patnoe RCP
- Kristi Specht RCP