Physician Licensing (MD/DO)

If you receive an application or associated forms from a source other than directly from this office or its official web site, the documents may be outdated or not official versions. Application forms will be rejected if not on the current version.

 

Please note that an initial license will vary in duration dependant upon its issuance date. This initial license will expire on March 1. It is the responsibility of all licensees to renew their license before March 1. Failure to renew by March 1 shall result in automatic forfeiture of the license by statute. Licenses which have forfeited are not automatically entitled to renew.

Applicant Threshold Requirements: To reduce the possibility of being notified of ineligibility, determine if you meet the following minimum statutory South Dakota threshold eligibility requirements.  Answer the following questions:

  • Did you successfully complete an accredited residency training program?
    • 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.
  • Did you have a passing score which includes but is not limited to "Pass, 75 weighted average, 75% or greater score" on all sections of one of the following licensing examinations: USMLE, FLEX Weighted Average, NBME, NBOME/COMLEX, LMCC or state exam?
    • If no, then you are not eligible for South Dakota licensure.
  • Have you passed each part of your licensing examination in three attempts or less?
    • If no, then you are not eligible for South Dakota licensure.
  • Are there less than seven years from the time you took the first examination until you passed the final examination?
    • If no, then you are not eligible for South Dakota licensure unless you are board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

Applicant Instructions:

Visit the online application site hosted by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB):

  • Uniform Application (FSMB)
    • HIGHLY recommended - Use FCVS and your uniform application ID to sign in, 70% of your application will be pre-populated from FCVS.  More FCVS information.
  • Need Help? Contact the FSMB support:

    Billy Rogers
    817.868.5038
    brogers@fsmb.org


Renewal Process — Renewal not available.
Reinstatement Process — send written explanation of why your license was allowed to forfeit with your original signature to the Board office.  Once your statement is evaluated, you will receive written instructions as to whether your previous license can be reinstated. At that time, you will also receive written instructions as to what is required to reinstate and renew your license.