PHYSICIAN LICENSE (MD/DO)

PHYSICIAN LICENSE (MD/DO)

Please note that an application fee only extends an initial license to the next renewal date. Initial licenses do vary in duration. It is the responsibility of all licensees to renew their license before expiration. Failure to renew shall result in automatic forfeiture or suspension of the license by statute. Licenses which have forfeited are not automatically entitled to renew.

Am I eligible for licensure in South Dakota?

How do I start the application process for licensure?

The applicant should send an email to sdbmoe@state.sd.us that includes their full legal name and type of licensure they wish to apply for.
Board staff will reply with the initial steps to help fast track all applications in the order the request was received. 

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

Information related to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) can be found on the IMLC website: IMLC Compact