### Question
How does THE PEACE CORPS define medical officer?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2522*, **medical officer** is defined as:

> a physician, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, or registered nurse with the professional qualifications, expertise, and abilities consistent with the needs of the Peace Corps and the post to which he or she is assigned, as determined by the Director of the Peace Corps

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2522*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-THE PEACE CORPS**

