### Question
How does HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION define underrepresented minority individuals?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 293b*, **underrepresented minority individuals** is defined as:

> individuals who are members of racial or ethnic minority groups that are underrepresented in the health professions including nursing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 293b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part B-Health Professions Training for Diversity**

