### Question
How is the term eligible entity defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 294a* as the following:

> a school of medicine or osteopathic medicine, an incorporated consortium of such schools, or the parent institutions of such a school

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 294a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part D-Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages**

