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After 12 years as a dental assistant I knew there was more for me in the dental profession. When I heard PMI was offering a Dental Hygiene program, I jumped at the opportunity! I am a 35 year old parent of two boys and the thought of quitting my job to attend school was quite daunting, but I forged ahead and was committed. The Dental Hygiene program was an accelerated, challenging opportunity and despite the sweat, tears, countless study sessions, long nights of studying and many other sacrifices, I completed the program and became a Board Certified Registered Dental Hygienist!
I appreciated my education at PMI and was continually impressed by the knowledge and willingness of the instructors and administration to ensure my educational success. I was prepared in every way, from classroom, to clinical lab, to my job! After passing my boards, I had three job offers! Since graduation I have been employed in an amazing dental office doing what I love! I am even considering furthering my career goals by attending PMI for a bachelor's degree.
I am so grateful for everything PMI and my instructors have done for me. I was even given a once in a lifetime opportunity to practice my profession on a missionary trip to Africa provided by the CEO of PMI, Mr. Richard Luebke, Jr. PMI truly cares for their students and provides opportunities not available anywhere else. I would definitely recommend PMI to anyone seeking a way to achieve their career goals and make a better life!
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I had been a Physical Therapist Assistant for 15 years and was very happy with my career choice, but changes in my field prompted me to go back to school. I heard about Pima Medical Institute through a coworker so I reached out. Donna, my admissions advisor, got to know me, listened to my goals and advised me to consider their Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration. I was 40+ years young with a family and I was working full-time, but the bachelor's program turned out to be a great fit for me. The flexibility of online education allowed me to continue to live my daily life, work and even travel without falling behind. I graduated with a 3.94 GPA and received my degree with high honors.
I was a little unclear about my direction after graduation. But, I remembered what my program director, Donnie Smith, had said after I had completed my project for my capstone. My project involved creating a business plan and he said it was so great; I should explore the idea of pursuing it. So, that's just what I did! I teamed up with two like-minded colleagues and a year later we are the proud owners of a brand new outpatient physical therapy clinic called In Motion Therapy in my hometown of Brooklyn, NY. The BSHCA program at Pima Medical provided me with the tools to achieve my dream.
I want to thank my family, my partners, May and Joe, and the Pima Medical staff and instructors for all their help and support. I would not be where I am today without them. I cannot tell you what it felt like to treat my very first patient in my OWN clinic. I am living my dream!
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I was a technologist that was feeling stuck in a dead end job. I had done my part at work to show initiative. I expressed interest in doing more for my employer and went the extra mile but when promotions came around, I was overlooked. I sought out other positions within the hospital, but they all required a bachelor's degree. I was miserable and decided I had enough of being overworked and underpaid. I decided it was time to make a change and finish my degree, or be stuck with the same job forever.
I looked at many online schools but decided PMI was the best choice for me. The staff made it a seamless process. Once the classes started and I found my balance with school, life, work and the time flew by. I wanted to kick myself for not doing this sooner. As graduation came close I gave my employer one more opportunity when a supervisor position became available. I interviewed well, so well they felt I would be over qualified for the position. I decided I may be shooting too low and maybe it was time to broaden my horizon.
A month later I received an email from a friend who works for Siemens Healthcare. He asked me if I was interested in a Clinical Application Specialist position. He had notice my work ethic for years and my knowledge of the equipment and had already told the hiring manager all about me. The process from interview to hiring happened quickly and seamlessly. I have enjoyed working for Siemens for the past year now and am no longer miserable. I get to teach what I know and love. I get to travel the world and experience many new cultures weekly. I look forward to what my future holds. I know PMI really help put me on the path to success.
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I am a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. My Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in the Army is 68P, which is a Radiologic Specialist. I've served in Washington state, D.C., Korea, Colorado, Hawaii, Kentucky, Iraq, Afghanistan, and now back in Washington. Army x-ray technicians cannot do their job in the civilian job market, because they are not registered. It really bothered me that I could not take the boards, despite my extensive experience. I didn't feel like a real technologist because I wasn't registered and I couldn't do what I loved in the civilian job market.
While deployed in Afghanistan, I did research on the internet.You should have seen my face light up when I found Pima had an Advanced Placement Program in Radiology. My experience at PMI was AMAZING! I am so much more knowledgeable than I ever was before and I often find myself sharing what I learned with others. My clinical experience gave me what I needed to successfully complete my boards. Now, endless possibilities are in my future. Pima has really changed my life, and I am very grateful for the opportunity I was given.
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After graduating from Akron University in Ohio with a degree in biology, I was left without any direction on where to go or what to do next. I moved back to Tucson and began looking for a career. After going through rehab for a soccer injury, I began considering a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant. I found Pima Medical Institute's PTA program and knew it would start me on my career path.
After graduating from PMI, I had no problem finding a job in a setting I desired. Seven months later my daughter was born and we moved back to Ohio where my wife was from. Again, I found jobs to be plentiful. After obtaining experience in many different settings, including skilled nursing, home health, outpatient and hospital acute care, I decided I wanted more. I was accepted to the PTA to the Doctorial PT transitional program at The University of Findlay in Ohio. It was a challenging time working 40 hours a week and attending school, but after two and a half years I became a Dr. of Physical Therapy (DPT). I've found a great interest in outpatient therapy and am currently enjoying working in orthopedics and sports medicine.
My wife and I have recently welcomed our third child and I am so thankful to Pima Medical Institute for providing my base and starting me on this career path. Thanks PMI; I am a certainly a success of yours.
Dr. Corey Sipos, DPT
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Before attending Pima Medical Institute I was waiting tables and wanting more. There had been many nurses in my family and I always thought I wanted to work in the medical field. After doing lots of research, I was excited to find a good Medical Assistant program in Colorado Springs. When I visited PMI, I felt nervous, but everyone made me feel really comfortable, and after talking with admissions and taking the tour, I knew this was the place for me. I had a super good experience as a student. My instructors were great and when I got into my clinicals I just kept thinking, "This is it. I know this is what I want to do forever!"
After graduation I was hired at my externship site and worked in family practice for several years. I took a few years off to have my son and had no trouble getting back into the work force. I am currently a Medical Assistant at Children's Hospital where I work mainly in ENT and Neurology.
I felt really prepared moving into my new profession. I was ready and Pima helped me get there. To all the waitresses out there who want something more ... it's tough to start a new career, but go for it! You won't regret it!
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After completing my bachelor's degree in biology, I decided I wanted to become a Physician Assistant. However, I lacked the clinical hours needed to apply to PA school. Therefore, I decided it would be a good idea to become a Medical Assistant, which would enable me to work and get my hands-on experience before taking the next step toward my PA career. After researching several schools, I found Pima Medical Institute offered the fastest program at the most reasonable price and I enrolled.
Coming from the university setting to PMI's program was a big adjustment. I was used to attending different classes, for short amounts of time. The MA program, however, required attendance every day for 4-5 hours a day. I learned so much! The program was more condensed and provided consistent hands-on training. I was assigned to a cardiologist's office for my externship where performing EKGs and taking accurate blood pressures were vital. This made me feel really good because I was confident with my experience practicing these skills in classes at PMI.
I am currently working as a Medical Assistant at The Core Institute. It is a unique place, in that we have a team of orthopedic surgeons that work closely with our research team. We conduct research about prosthetics and consider the factors that impact their longevity. Ultimately, the surgeons incorporate research into surgery protocol. I am really enjoying my job and I've quickly become a valuable team member. My plan is to continue to work as an MA until I am able, to apply and be accepted, into a Physician Assistant program!
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I have always wanted to be a nurse, but it took until my forties to become an RN. Right after high school I became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked in nursing homes. Not long after, I married a military man and we moved to Japan with our first child and I had to put my dream on hold. After more life situations, I ended up divorced and back in Tucson as a single mom of two children. I wanted to attend nursing school but knew I needed to wait until my kids were older before investing in myself, so I worked as a Patient Care Technician. When I was finally ready, I enrolled at Pima Medical Institute where I could avoid waiting lists and start immediately. I was in my late 30's and was the oldest person in my class and it was challenging. I wasn't very savvy with computer skills and preferred to take notes on paper, but my instructors were great! They were tough but they taught us what we needed to be successful.
While a student at PMI, I made a connection with a hospital administrator while volunteering at a nursing conference. She knew my interest in working in a psychiatric unit and suggested I meet with the director of the recently opened Geriatric Psychiatry Unit at Tucson Medical Center. That meeting led to a clinical rotation and a job offer before I had even graduated. I have been an RN in that Gero Psych Unit for over two years and I am currently assisting in a leadership role on the unit. I am so thankful to PMI for a career I love! This is my passion and I am right where I want to be. It may sound cheesy, but I was born to do this!
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I have a bachelor's degree but was actually working minimum wage jobs in retail and waitressing, and I just wasn't making a sustainable income. I began looking into administrative work and saw there was a need in medical administration. As I researched Pima Medical Institute, I was impressed with their teacher to student ratio so I decided to give them a call. They were immediately welcoming and receptive, but my biggest concern was that I didn't have the money to pay for the program. Within 15 minutes of meeting with their financial aid counselor I was shocked to find there was aid that would enable me to go back to school.
I enrolled in the Medical Administrative Assistant program and loved it. The instructors were great and the time flew by. I was placed at the New Mexico Cancer Center for my externship and they ended up hiring me on as a Patient Care Coordinator. My job is to take care of all the administrative details for the patient so they can concentrate on fighting their cancer. I truly enjoy my job.
I now have the practical means to pursue many of my dreams, including future educational and career goals. I am very grateful for the many opportunities that I now have before me. Many doors have been unlocked for me and Pima Medical has been the key!
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Pima Medical Institute gives you everything you need to do your job well in your new career. I find myself recommending them to everyone.
Before I started at Pima Medical, I was a stay at home mom to my two kids. As they got older, I started looking for something that would work for someone who had been out of school for 10 years, and a place with a good reputation. A lot of my motivation was my kids; I needed something stable for them. I've always had an interest in the medical field, and after seeing an advertisement on a bus for Pima Medical, I decided to look into their programs. I applied online, later stopped in for a tour of the campus and signed up for the Medical Assistant Program.
The program, my teachers and my classmates were a perfect fit for me. My classmates were helpful and we had a lot of fun. I had the help and support from instructors not only for my education, but personally as well. My instructors have become my friends.
I was hired on at Presbyterian Medical Center as a Medical Assistant in their orthopedic department. It was a transition for my kids to have me go back to work, but I am teaching them the importance of an education. My kids are looking up to me and I'm proud of my new career.
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I worked for a pest control company for 15 years and finally realized it was time for a change. My wife, who is a nurse, encouraged me to consider a career in nursing. Despite the tuition costs at Pima Medical Institute, I chose their RN program because there was no waitlist and it was only a two-year program. I was also encouraged by their ratings and the high job placement rate.
I was terrified - I had three kids, was in my 30s, and I had to quit my full-time job. But, my admissions advisor, Adam, was honest and helpful by setting the expectations. My classes were small and allowed me to connect with my instructors. Clinicals were stressful at the beginning, but I felt prepared and as the weeks went by, I became more comfortable.
The process of finding a job was easier than I thought. I spent much of my clinical time at St. Joseph Hospital and was drawn to the ICU. On my final day there, the manager offered me a position. I applied at several other major hospitals and was offered a job at each one. But, I felt like St. Joseph was the best fit for me and I am currently working there as an ICU registered nurse.
As an older student seeking a second career, Pima Medical Institute's accelerated program was perfect for me. It gave me the foundation I needed to be a proficient nurse and I obtained a fantastic job that I love. I am ecstatic that it worked out so well!
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My mom had breast cancer when I was young and as a result, I always dreamed of working in the medical field. After attending a university on a golf scholarship, I realized I wanted to pursue that dream. Although I knew very little about the respiratory field, I had the opportunity to shadow a respiratory therapist and my heart fell in love with respiratory therapy! My therapist had attended Pima Medical Institute and highly recommended their program, explaining that although the cost might be a little more, I would get the best education.
My Pima Medical experience was so different than the university. It was super challenging and required serious study, but it was also fun and enjoyable because I wanted to learn the material and knew it was for my career. I had a job before I even graduated. In fact, each of my clinical rotation sites asked me to stay on and work for them.
After 14 years of working in the field, I became interested in management and decided to continue my education with Pima Medical's online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program. Having three kids under the age of 10, working fulltime and going to school was certainly challenging, but also doable. The program was very well organized, allowing me to plan my study time.
I am currently a cardiopulmonary manager and being in a hiring role, I see a big difference between Pima Medical students and other colleges. My bachelor's program helped me fulfill my dream of working in management and I owe everything to Pima Medical!
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