### Question
How does HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION define minority?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 293b*, **minority** is defined as:

> an individual from a racial or ethnic group that is underrepresented in the health professions

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 293b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part B-Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds**

