If you hold a South Dakota physician license, the Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners does not require CME hours for license renewal. South Dakota is one of the few states without a mandatory CME requirement for physicians. Below is what that means for you.
No state CME mandate
South Dakota does not require CME for physician license renewal.
Board certification
Board-certified physicians follow their specialty board's CME rules.
Annual renewal
Physician licenses renew annually with no CME documentation required.
Stay current
CME remains best practice even where not mandated by the state.
Does South Dakota require CME for physicians?
No. The South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners does not require CME hours to renew a physician or osteopathic license.
What about board-certified physicians?
Physicians who maintain national specialty board certification must still comply with the CME requirements set by their respective specialty boards.
Renewal cycle
South Dakota physician licenses renew annually, with no CME documentation required for renewal.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
South Dakota does not require CME hours for physician license renewal. It is one of the few states without a mandatory CME requirement for physicians.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact: active. Active and issuing. Physicians can obtain expedited licensure across member states; each state license is separate (and each renews on its own CME cycle).
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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South Dakota Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
Does South Dakota require CME for physicians?
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No — South Dakota does not require CME hours for physician license renewal.
Do board-certified physicians still need CME in South Dakota?
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Yes — to maintain national specialty board certification, but not as a state licensure requirement.
How often do South Dakota physician licenses renew?
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Annually, with no CME documentation required.
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