State guide · South Dakota · Licensing

South Dakota licensing requirements

Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for South Dakota.

Medical board

South Dakota State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

License timeline

30–60 days

IMLC member

Yes

CME hours

60 per 2 yrs

Renewal cycle

2 years

Separate CS registration

Yes

The information on this page is provided for general reference only and may not reflect recent regulatory or legislative changes. State licensing requirements, fees, and timelines change frequently. Always verify requirements directly with the relevant state agency or a qualified legal or compliance professional before making practice decisions. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.

State medical license

South Dakota physicians apply to the SD State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. South Dakota is an IMLC member.

SD requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.

  • Apply through SD Medical Board online portal
  • IMLC pathway available
  • Minimum 1 year postgraduate training (3 years for IMGs)
  • Initial license fee approximately $400 (Verify current)

Controlled-substance registration

South Dakota requires a SD Controlled Substance Registration in addition to the federal DEA registration.

Issuing agency: South Dakota Board of Pharmacy

Processing timeline: Verify

Medicaid enrollment

Agency: South Dakota Department of Social Services — Division of Medical Services

South Dakota Medicaid enrollment is administered through SD Medicaid Provider Enrollment.

Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 30–90 days

  • Apply through SD Medicaid Provider Enrollment
  • Mostly fee-for-service
  • Revalidation required every 5 years

Telehealth notes

South Dakota permits telehealth, with provisions to expand access in rural communities. SD license required to treat SD-located patients.

  • SD license required to treat SD-located patients

CME requirements

South Dakota requires 60 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.

Total hours: 60 per 2-year cycle

No specific mandatory topic requirements at the state level.

Official resources

Bookmark these official agency portals for South Dakota licensing, controlled-substance registration, and Medicaid enrollment.

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