The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Accredited medical school." An institution located within this Commonwealth that is accredited by the Liaison Committee of Medical Education or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation or has gained pre-accreditation or provisional accreditation so that the institution is authorized to enroll students and is affiliated with an accredited institution of higher education located within this Commonwealth.
"Academic clinical research center." An accredited medical school within this Commonwealth that operates or partners with an acute care hospital licensed within this Commonwealth that has been approved and certified by the department to enter into a contract with a clinical registrant.
"Clinical registrant." An entity that:
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