Page 75 - 45th Anniversary Alumni Success Stories

After 15 years of employment with the same company
and retirement plans on the horizon, I was let go due to
the economic meltdown. I opted to go back to school
and chose PMI. I found my biggest obstacle was overcom-
ing my own lack of self-confidence. My first days as a
student were very hectic; not only did I have to learn the
course content, but I also had to learn how to become a
student all over again. In the end however, it was very
rewarding, and I had this overwhelming feeling of accom-
plishment that I had been missing in my life.

I arrived at each of my clinical sites with the motivation,
drive, and determination to become a medical professional.
I was hired immediately after graduation at New Mexico
Orthopedics and on my first day there, I received a phone
call from The University of New Mexico Hospital. Based
on my performance there as a student, they wanted to
know if I would be interested in a position. I went from
being a student to having two jobs within 30 days after
graduation. I couldn’t have been happier!

With the knowledge obtained through my work experience,
I have recently moved into the Interventional Radiology
department at UNMH. I’ve also recently completed my
Bachelor of Radiologic Science through PMI’s online
program. I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude
to all of my instructors for believing in me and always
encouraging me. I would definitely recommend PMI to
anyone who is planning to go back to school or is in need
of a change in their life.

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