The Secretary shall reimburse any full-time board-certified physician or dentist appointed under section 7401(1) of this title for expenses incurred, up to $1,000 per year, for continuing professional education. (Added Pub. L. 102–40, title I, § 103(a)[(1)] , May 7, 1991 , 105 Stat. 199 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Pub. L. 102–40, title I, § 103(b) , May 7, 1991 , 105 Stat. 199 , provided that: “ Section 7411 of title 38 , United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to expenses incurred for continuing professional education that is pursued after September 30, 1991 .”