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The terms approved school, approved college, approved postgraduate school, or approved training course means, except as otherwise provided by law:
(a) A school, college, postgraduate school, or training course which has been accredited or approved by a professional body or bodies recognized by the Surgeon General for such purpose, or which, in the absence of such a body, meets generally accepted professional standards as determined by the Surgeon General, or
(b) In the case of a candidate who is applying for appointment as a medical officer, any non-approved medical school provided that the candidate has passed examinations given by a professional body or bodies recognized by the Surgeon General for such purpose.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.21.21 Meaning of terms - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-42-public-health/cfr-sect-42-21-21/
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