AdventHealth and Loma Linda University to establish new medical school regional campus in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — AdventHealth has partnered with the Loma Linda University School of Medicine to establish a new medical school regional campus in Orlando.

The campus will serve as a regional hub for third- and fourth-year medical student clerkships, providing medical education and training in Central Florida.

The Loma Linda University School of Medicine - AdventHealth Orlando campus is expected to enroll up to 100 students annually.

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Students will begin their medical education at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Southern California and complete their clinical requirements for graduation at AdventHealth.

The move exemplifies AdventHealth’s commitment to maintaining a robust, academic culture, which also includes clerkship students from Florida State University.

According to Randy Haffner, President and CEO of AdventHealth Florida, the new regional campus will “develop a highly skilled clinical workforce to care for the future health needs of our community.”

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The Loma Linda University School of Medicine - AdventHealth Orlando regional campus will provide advanced medical training and increase access to exceptional healthcare for Florida residents.

Graduates of the new regional campus will be uniquely positioned to continue their training in AdventHealth’s residency programs and to serve Central Florida’s growing communities as they go on to practice.

Loma Linda University School of Medicine has been providing innovative and compassionate whole-person care since 1909.

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The new regional campus will welcome the best and brightest aspiring physicians and contribute to the continued growth of Central Florida’s medical industry.

The Loma Linda University School of Medicine - AdventHealth Orlando regional campus is a welcome addition to Central Florida’s world-class medical training institutions.

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