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.
Upcoming Advisory Council Meetings:
OT Advisory Council- April 3rd at 12:00 p.m. CST
PA Advisory Council- April 10th at 12:00 p.m. CST
RCP Advisory Council- April 16th at 12:00 p.m. CST
GC Advisory Council- May 23rd 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:
- Kaleb Birney 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:
- Jason Flanagan GC
- Cara Hamilton MD
- Suzanne Reuter MD
- Benjamin Solomon MD
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Licensed Nutrition/Dietician 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:
- Nancy Trimble PA
- Clint Perman 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:
- Mohammed Alzoubaidi MD
- Lanny Baker RCP
- Ashley Herron RCP
- Abby Wortman RCP
- Kristi Specht RCP
