### Question
How is the term Department participant defined?


### Answer
The term **Department participant** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 741* as the following:

> an employee of the Veterans Benefits Administration or the Veterans Health Administration who is participating in the fellowship under this section

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 741*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 7-EMPLOYEES > SUBCHAPTER III-EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM**

