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.

Source Note: The provisions of this §6.53 adopted to be effective May 29, 2003, 28 TexReg 4130