Examination, licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the practices of medicine and osteopathy (SDCL 36-4), physicians assistants (SDCL 36-4A), advanced life support (SDCL 36-4B), respiratory care (SDCL 36-4C), dietetics and nutrition (36-10B), athletic training (SDCL 36-29), occupational therapy (SDCL 36-31), and genetic counseling (SDCL 36-36).

Attached to the Department of Health.

Nine members appointed by the Governor as follows: 1. Two lay members (One lay member may be a non-physician health care professional licensed by the board; 2. Six doctors of medicine holding an MD degree; and, 3. One doctor of osteopathy holding the degree of DO.

Terms shall expire on October 30 on the third year of appointment. No member may serve more than three consecutive full terms.

Statute requires 2 annual meetings, however the Board generally holds 4 quarterly meetings per year (DDN locations in Pierre and Rapid City for meetings).