The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

1. (1) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
2. (2) Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education.
3. (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. (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.