ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 The University of Central Florida College of Medicine has launched a new aerospace medicine clinic for pilots and future aviation professionals in the region.<\/p>\n
The UCF Health Aerospace Medicine Clinic is now the only academic FAA Aviation Medical Exam Clinic in Central Florida. It offers specialized aviation medicine services and performs FAA-mandated medical exams for pilots at all levels, from recreational flyers to commercial airline pilots.<\/p>\n
The clinic, situated approximately 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport, is designed to be a central resource for pilots, flight instructors, and aviation students by providing access to specialized healthcare services.<\/p>\n
Dr. Edward Powers, chief medical officer for the UCF Center for Aerospace and Extreme Environments Medicine, said the clinic represents an important step forward for aerospace medicine in Central Florida.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m very excited to see this come to fruition. We\u2019ve planned this clinic for many months, and it really is a step in the direction for expanding our aerospace medicine clinic capabilities to provide this care for pilots, and also future astronauts,\u201d Powers said.<\/p>\n
The clinic has already begun operations. As of Thursday, officials said it had cleared its first pilot for flight.<\/p>\n
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