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A progressive educational environment fosters achievement in the classroom and thrives on innovative partnerships with the local business community. The University of Central Florida educates students in a broad range of programs including the first doctoral program in computer science in Florida. The Institute of Simulation and Training at the University of Central Florida has attracted more than 150 businesses that are interested in the exceptional talent of its graduating engineers. Public and private schools excel in offering special programs and extracurricular activities that underline the dedication to foster creative expression and the development of individual talent. Traditional learning environments blend with nationally recognized ventures to offer a wide range of educational choices. For example, the curriculum for students in the master-planned community of Celebration was designed by professors from some of the nation’s most prestigious universities.
From professionals in private practice that represent every major specialty to nationally acclaimed healthcare centers, the Central Florida region is home to superb healthcare services. State-of-the-art facilities in Metro Orlando encompass such leading healthcare providers as Orlando Regional Healthcare System, boasting one of the top trauma centers in the Southeast. Florida Hospital, which is affiliated with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, is Florida’s largest private non-profit hospital system and includes the Walt Disney Memorial Cancer Institute.