THE PURPOSES OF FLORIDA MEDICAL PRACTICE PLAN ARE TO: 1) FURTHER THE EDUCATION, SERVICE, AND RESEARCH MISSIONS OF THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, A COMPONENT OF THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES; AND 2) ENABLE FACULTY TO MAINTAIN CLINICAL COMPETENCE, FULFILL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, SHARE EXPERTISE WITH OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND SERVE AS CLINICAL TEACHERS FOR STUDENTS AND RESIDENT PHYSICIANS.