S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-120
The Board, when organized, shall examine all candidates for examination, as herein provided, and shall pass upon their qualifications and fitness to practice medicine or osteopathy in this State and give each successful applicant a temporary certificate to practice medicine or osteopathy which shall be good for one year. At the end of one year, if he has also completed all of his other requirements, he shall be eligible for a permanent certificate to practice medicine or osteopathy. The osteopathic member of the Board shall participate in Board action only in relation to the examination and licensing of doctors of osteopathy.