### Question
How is the term new program defined?


### Answer
The term **new program** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 295j* as the following:

> any program that has graduated less than three classes

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 295j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part G-General Provisions**

