ADVISORY COUNCILS

The advisory councils serve as a valuable resource to the Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. In their role, advisory councils provide guidance on administrative rule making and regulation of their respective profession. Advisory council members are appointed by the Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners to three-year terms. Advisory Council Meetings Agenda and Minutes are found on the Boards and Commissions State of South Dakota website: https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=65

If you have a question for or wish to contact the members of the Advisory Council, send an email to [email protected] It is helpful to include the profession e.g., EMS, PA, OT… and the words Advisory Council in the subject line.

GC Advisory Council Meeting- November 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. CST

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council

Council charge: Assist the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners:

  • In the regulation of emergency medical services
  • Making recommendations to the Board regarding rules promulgated pursuant to 36-4B

Council Members:

  • Andrew Binder, Paramedic
  • Chris Hermes, EMT-I/85
  • Jeff Luther, MD
  • Matt McQuisten, Paramedic
  • Dave Mitchell, EMT

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Athletic Trainer Advisory Council

Council 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

Council Members:

  • Dustin Gebur, AT
  • Kristen Longville, AT
  • Trevor Roiger, AT

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Genetic Counselor Advisory Council

Council 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

Council Members:

  • Jennifer Berger, MD, FAAP
  • Jason Flanagan, GC
  • Benjamin Solomon, MD
  • James Wallace, MD

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Nutrition/Dietetics Advisory Council

Council 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

Council Members:

  • Tracy Wright, LN/RD
  • Lacey McCormack, LN/RD
  • Molly Urias, LN/RD
  • Megan Northrup, LN/RD
  • Tami Gangestad, LN/RD

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Occupational Therapy Advisory Council

Council 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

Council Members:

  • Megan Johnke, OT
  • Polly Rames, OT
  • Angela Root, OTA

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Physician Assistant Advisory Council

Council 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.

Council Members:

  • Katie Haverly, PA
  • Nancy Trimble, PA
  • Justine Peterson, PA

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Respiratory Therapy Advisory Council

Council 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.

Council Members:

  • Paul Berger III, DO
  • Ashley Herron, RCP
  • Jessica Schoolmeester, RCP
  • Kristi Specht, RCP
  • Abby Wortman, RCP