Florida

Known as the "Sunshine State," Florida offers beautiful beaches on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, there are swamps, lakes, and a variety of wildlife- ideal for residents seeking a tropical climate, natural wetlands, and coastal attractions. Florida is home to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and many other theme parks. NYU Langone Dental Medicine's health center partners in Florida- Family Health centers of Southwest Florida, Jessie Trice Community Health Center, and Suncoast Community Health Centers- are located as far north as Tampa and as far south as Miami, which boasts the largest Latin American population outside of Latin America with nearly 65 percent of its 400,000 residents claiming Latin American heritage. In 2019, 9.3% of people in Florida had incomes below the poverty line ($25,926 for a family of four) and 15.9% of people under age 65 and below 138% of the poverty line did not have health insurance. NYU Langone Dental Medicine and its health center partners help to ensure equitable and affordable dental care while enhancing and honing the skills of postdoctoral dental practitioners.