### Question
Can you define what medical director means?


### Answer
**Medical director** is defined as the following in *21 U.S.C. § 823*:

> a physician who is registered under subsection (f) and provides medical oversight for an emergency medical services agency

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 823*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part C-Registration of Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dispensers of Controlled Substances**

