ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 The University of Central Florida\u2019s College of Medicine has opened a new clinic designed to serve Central Florida\u2019s aviation community.<\/p>\n
The UCF Health Aerospace Medicine Clinic is now seeing patients and providing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical exams required for pilots to obtain or maintain their medical certification.<\/p>\n
UCF says the clinic is the region\u2019s only academic FAA Aviation Medical Exam Clinic, offering medical evaluations for pilots of all experience levels, from recreational aviators to commercial airline crews.<\/p>\n
In addition to conducting FAA medical exams, the clinic brings expertise in aerospace and space medicine to Central Florida, supporting the region\u2019s growing aviation and aerospace industries.<\/p>\n
The clinic has already reached an early milestone, clearing its first pilot to return to the skies.<\/p>\n
UCF officials say the new clinic expands access to specialized aviation medical care while helping meet the needs of the area\u2019s pilots and the broader aerospace community.<\/p>\n
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