### Question
How is the term rural defined?


### Answer
The term **rural** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 294p* as the following:

> geographic areas that are located outside of standard metropolitan statistical areas

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 294p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part E-Special Training Projects**

