### Question
What is the definition of qualified health professional?


### Answer
The definition of **qualified health professional** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 295f*:

> a licensed physician who—


(i) is entering or receiving training in an accredited pediatric medical subspecialty or pediatric surgical specialty residency or fellowship

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 295f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part E-Health Professions and Public Health Workforce > subpart 3-recruitment and retention programs**

