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
  • Board Meetings
    • Any items requesting Board consideration must arrive well in advance; time is needed to prepare background information and materials are sent to board members prior to meetings.  In order to make the best presentation possible, plan ahead

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 (as this is the law).
  • Regular mail is preferred but you may also use the online email form to send us a question.  You may be instructed to submit a hard copy if a signature is necessary.