Arts, education and recreation opportunities are plentiful, including 4 colleges and universities, the prestigious Eastern Music Festival, a regional shopping and convention center, a great park system with lakes, bike trails and gardens, a variety of public and private schools, diverse faith organizations, and numerous clubs and groups to engage nearly every possible interest. The family physicians care for their own patients in the office, emphasizing clinical excellence, evidenced-based diagnosis and treatment, teamwork, continuity of care, good communications, professionalism, outstanding service and maintaining a highly collegial atmosphere.