How many CME hours do South Dakota physicians need?

South Dakota physicians (MD/DO) must complete None required of CME every 2 years. Category 1 requirement: None required.

How many CME hours do South Dakota physician assistants need?

South Dakota physician assistants must complete 30 hrs/yr OR NCCPA of CME every Annual. Category 1 requirement: Varies by path.

What special CME topics are required in South Dakota?

South Dakota requires specific topics including: None mandated

What is the CME renewal cycle in South Dakota?

South Dakota physicians renew every 2 years. Physician assistants renew every Annual.

Where can I find the South Dakota medical board website?

The South Dakota medical board website is https://www.sdbmoe.gov/. This is the official source for license renewal and CME requirements.

South Dakota Physician & PA CME Requirements

Overview

South Dakota is one of the few states with no state-mandated CME requirements for physicians. While physicians are expected to maintain professional competency, the state does not require specific CME hours for license renewal. However, PAs have requirements — either 30 CE hours annually or maintaining NCCPA certification. South Dakota participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).

Physician (MD/DO) Requirements

South Dakota does not mandate CME hours for physician license renewal.

CME Breakdown

Requirement	Details
Total CME	None required
Category 1	None required
Mandatory topics	None
Cycle	Biennial (2 years)
Renewal date	March 1 of odd-numbered years

Important Notes

While no CME is mandated:

Physicians are expected to maintain professional competency
The Board has authority to require CME as part of disciplinary proceedings for incompetence (SDCL 36-4-29, 36-4-30)
Periodic audits may be conducted per SDCL 36-4-22.1
Maintain CME documentation in case of competency investigation

Physician Assistant Requirements

Unlike physicians, South Dakota PAs do have CME requirements — with two pathways to compliance.

Option 1: State CE Path

Requirement	Details
Hours	30 CE hours annually
Cycle	Annual

Option 2: NCCPA Certification Path

Requirement	Details
Certification	Maintain current NCCPA certification
Hours	100 CME credits per 2-year NCCPA cycle (50 Category 1)
Effect	Satisfies South Dakota requirement

DEA Requirements

Requirement	Details
MATE Act	8 hours substance use disorder training
Applies to	DEA registrants
Documentation	Training on controlled substances and DEA compliance

DO (Osteopathic) Physicians

South Dakota requirements for DO physicians are identical to MD requirements — no state-mandated CME hours.

Interstate Compact

South Dakota participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) under SDCL 36-4-44, allowing expedited multi-state licensing for eligible physicians.

Military Provisions

SDCL 36-1B provides expedited license procedures for:

Military personnel
Military spouses

Tips for South Dakota Licensees

MDs: No CME required — But maintain competency documentation anyway
PAs: Choose your path — 30 hrs/year state CE OR NCCPA maintenance
DEA registrants — 8-hour MATE Act training required regardless
March 1 deadline — Odd-numbered years for physicians
IMLC available — Expedited multi-state licensing option
Keep records — In case of competency audit

Contact Information

South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (SDBMOE)

Phone: (605) 367-7781
Email: [email protected]
Address: 101 N. Main Avenue, Suite 301, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Website: sdbmoe.gov

Governing Statutes

SDCL 36-4 — Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
SDCL 36-4A — Physician Assistants
SDCL 36-4-22.1 — Audit authority
SDCL 36-4-29, 36-4-30 — Competency and disciplinary provisions
SDCL 36-4-44 — Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
SDCL 36-1B — Military expedited licensing