This bill establishes new provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians in South Dakota. It allows physicians who hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine or osteopathy in another state to receive training for up to ninety days at a facility in South Dakota without needing to obtain a state license. To participate, nonresident physicians must register with the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, provide evidence of malpractice insurance, and pay a fifty-dollar fee. The training must occur under the direct supervision of a licensed physician who is physically present at the facility.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to clarify that any physician practicing under these new provisions will be subject to the same supervision and discipline by the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners as other licensed physicians. This ensures that nonresident physicians are held to the same standards and regulations as their resident counterparts while participating in temporary training in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/24/2025: 36-4-40
Enrolled, 03/03/2025: 36-4-40