The term, "physician wellness program," as used in §§ 36-2A-16 to 36-2A-19, inclusive, means a program of evaluation, counseling, or other modality to address an issue related to career fatigue or wellness in a person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy under chapter 36-4 or a physician assistant licensed under chapter 36-4A. A student enrolled at the school of medicine at the University of South Dakota is eligible to participate in a physician wellness program.

Source: SL 2021, ch 171 , § 1; SL 2024, ch 151 , § 1, eff. Mar. 18, 2024.