In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:
     “Department” means the Department of Public Health.
     “Educational loans” means higher education student loans that a person has incurred in attending a registered professional physician education program, including a medical school or a chiropractic college or institution.
     “Physician” means a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987.
     “Program” means the educational loan repayment assistance program for physicians established by the Department under this Act.