Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 1 - TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
Chapter 6 - HEALTH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESEARCH FUNDS
Subchapter A - FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Section 6.3 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(2) Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education.
(3) Medical school--A public or independent medical institution that awards the doctor of medicine (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degree, as identified in Texas Education Code, Chapter 61.501(1).
(4) Resident physician--A physician contractually obligated to a Texas medical school, licensed hospital, or non-profit corporation to receive residency education and training for a specified period of time.
(5) Approved family practice residency program--a three-year nationally accredited family practice residency program, as described in Texas Education Code, 61.501(2).