For applying the provisions of this law, the following words and phrases shall bear the meanings ascribed thereto herein below, unless the text requires otherwise:

State: United Arab Emirates.

Ministry: Ministry of Health and Prevention.

Minister: Minister of Health and Prevention.

Health Authority: The Ministry or any governmental federal or local body in charge of health affairs in the State.  

College of Medicine: College of Medicine or Dentistry, as the case may be.

Physician: Graduate of the College of Medicine.

Colleges of Medical Professions: Any college that teaches any medical specialty that is permitted to be practiced by non- physicians and non-pharmacists, from among the professions listed in the table attached to Federal Law No. (5) of 1984 Concerning the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons other than Physicians & Pharmacist, as amended.

Trainee: Non-UAE Graduate of the College of Medicine or the Colleges of Medical Professions who joins the training program under the provisions hereof.

Internship Training: The training provided to graduates of the College of Medicine for one year, in order to be licensed to practice the profession.

Post Internship Training: Training provided to graduates of the College of Medicine after completing the internship, and the graduates of Colleges of Medical Professions.

Health Establishment: Any governmental or private health establishment in the State and is authorized by the Health Authority to provide training in accordance with this resolution, standards and controls determined by the Ministry in coordination with the other health authorities.