Definitions

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  • As used in this subchapter—
  • “Physician assistant” means a person who has graduated from a physician assistant or surgeon assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by the predecessor or successor agency, and/or a person who has passed the certifying examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • “Board” means the Virgin Islands Board of Medical Examiners.
  • “Supervising physician” means an M.D. or D.O. licensed by the Board, who supervises physician assistants.
  • “Supervision” means overseeing the activities of, and accepting responsibility for, the medical services rendered by a physician assistant as provided in section 50k.


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