Physician Licensing (MD/DO)
TO: Applicants for a South Dakota license to practice medicine or osteopathy
READ COMPLETELY before beginning
I. NOTE: Avoid common problems & understand requirements:
- To reduce the possibility of a need to withdraw or have an application denied, determine if you meet the following statutory South Dakota eligibility requirements by answering the following questions:
- Did you successfully complete an ACGME accredited, training program of at least three years in the United States or Canada?
- If no, then you are not eligible for South Dakota licensure.
- If you are an international or foreign graduate, are you ECFMG certified?
- If no, then you are not eligible for South Dakota licensure.
- Examination requirements:
- Did you have a 75% or greater score on all sections of one of the following licensing examinations: USMLE, FLEX, NBME, NBOME/COMLEX, LMCC or state exam?
- Have you passed each part of your licensing examination in three attempts or less?
- Are there less than seven years from the initial examination to the final examination?
- If you answered NO to any of the above questions regarding examinations, you are not eligible for South Dakota licensure unless you are board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
- Important points – read before beginning the application. If you receive this application from a source other than directly from this office or its official web site, the application may be outdated or not an official version. To ensure you have the official version, please contact this office. Application forms will be rejected if not on the current version.
- Individual CLAF Forms
II. The Board accepts FCVS Credential Service (through FSMB). However, be aware that this service will not obtain verifications for state licenses or privileges (hospital, clinic or employment). The applicant will still need to obtain these separately by their own initiation. You will be informed in writing if additional information is required.
Courtesy Links (DEA registration is NOT a requirement of application)
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