Page 79 - 45th Anniversary Alumni Success Stories

Before attending Pima Medical Institute, I was working
two jobs in both homecare and fast food. I was working
paycheck to paycheck when I decided that just wasn’t a
life. I started researching the medical field in hopes of
obtaining a career, not just a job.

I often drove past PMI’s campus, so one day I stopped
in and I ended up signing up for the Medical Assistant
program. Because of their convenient class schedule, I
was able to continue working full-time while I attended
school. My instructors were amazing, always offering to
stay after class and help us. Everything I learned at PMI
I use every day in my job, and I still keep in touch with
my instructors. Towards the end of my program I found
out I was pregnant with twins. I was so thankful I was
doing something to prepare to provide for my family.

After I graduated and had my girls, PMI helped me find
a job. They emailed me job opportunities and invited me
to a job fair at the campus. As a result, I am currently
employed at NextCare Urgent Care as a Medical Assistant
and have recently been promoted to Clinical Care Specialist
Lead. I no longer live paycheck to paycheck.

I really had a great experience at PMI and I now have a
great career!

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