Meet the new Governor-elect Designee - South Dakota Chapter

Congratulations to the South Dakota Chapter Governor-elect Designee (GED), Michael C. Wilde, MD, FACP. Our new GED will complete a year of training as a Governor-elect and start their four-year term as Governor in the Spring of 2027. As Governor, Dr. Wilde will serve as the official representative of the College for our Chapter, providing a link between members at the local level and leadership at the national level. In the meantime, Dr. Wilde will be working closely with Dr. Larson (the current governor) and College staff to learn about the College and their duties as Governor. To learn more about the new GED, read their bio below.

Michael C. Wilde, MD, FACP

Medical School Education: University of South Dakota

Post-Doctoral Training: University of South Dakota

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Present Employment Position: Sanford Health System, Sioux Falls, SD

ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Vice Governor; Leadership Council

ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2009

Other Appointments/Activities: CMO, Sanford USD Medical Center 2013-2024; Lead peer review and quality and safety improvement; Chief Physician, Sanford USD Medical Center since 2024; Continued Adult Hospitalist Practice since 2013; Board Member, South Dakota Hospital Association; Finance Committee, USD Residency Corporation

Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Medical Student and Resident Education; Administrative Medicine; Experience in both Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Practice