S.C. Licensure Requirements

The South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners protects the public and fulfill two major functions: (1) licensing physicians (M.D. and D.O.), physician assistants, respiratory care practitioners, registered cardiovascular invasive specialists, acupuncturists, auricular therapists, and auricular detoxification specialists; and (2) investigating and disciplining licensees found to be engaged in misconduct as defined in the professions' respective practice acts. This includes illegal, unethical or incompetent conduct.

The Board office can assist you with examination information and materials, continuing education requirements, licensure applications and renewals, board information, laws and policies, and more.