Physicians · South Dakota · Continuing education
South Dakota CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- South Dakota does not require CE hours for MD/DO license renewal; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Dakota MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Renewal fee
- $400
- Renew online
- my.sdbmoe.gov ↗
Good to know. Neither SDCL ch. 36-4 nor ARSD art. 20:47 sets a CME hour requirement for license renewal; renewal is by form and biennial fee ($400), opening 90 days before expiration. The board site has no explicit 'no CME' statement.
Source: sdlegislature.gov · SDCL ch. 36-4 (§ 36-4-24.1); ARSD art. 20:47 (20:47:03:13, 20:47:06:01) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a physician license in South Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (sdbmoe.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do physicians need in South Dakota?
No set number of hours.
How much does a physician license renewal cost in South Dakota?
$400 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in South Dakota?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).