Page 115 - 45th Anniversary Alumni Success Stories

Years ago, through the process of donating a kidney, I
came to realize how much I wanted to go into healthcare.
I researched to determine how to accomplish this while
still working and found Pima Medical Institute’s Medical
Assistant program.

I had a wonderful experience, with incredible instructors
at PMI, and, upon graduation, I found a job immediately
at an endocrinologist’s office. Wanting more, I visited
PMI’s Denver campus to check into their associate degree
programs when a former instructor asked if I would
consider working in career services. I’ll never forget the
first graduate I helped – she called me so excited and
grateful, finishing our conversation with, “OK, I need to
call my mom now.” My heart filled with pride to think
she called me first! I love being part of one of the most
important accomplishments for our graduates – getting
a job!

I’ve continued my education with PMI, online, getting
my Associates in Health Care Administration and Bachelor
of Science in Health Care Administration degrees while
working. The interaction and feedback I had with my
online instructors was awesome. I am currently in the
MBA program at Chadron State University and plan to
graduate in 2018.

My experience with PMI changed my life in ways I never
imagined. As my opportunities have broadened, I’ve
learned there are so many things I have yet to do!

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