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Ding Zhang I had some major setbacks while I was a student at Pima
Medical Institute. In the middle of my program we lost
Dental Hygiene Program our condo and two cars due to flooding from Hurricane
Houston Campus Harvey. About the only things we saved from high water
were my textbooks, which I’d left on a high table. My
Graduated 2018 classmates, instructors and administrators rallied around
and helped me during this time. In fact, they provided
enough money for a down payment on my car. The
support was amazing! Also, right before my finals I lost my
father to cancer. I was left emotionally drained but more
determined than ever to finish my program.

The Dental Hygiene program was a very challenging
and accelerated program, but a great experience!
Pima Medical prepares you and gives you the tools to
move into the real world of your occupation. I had been
interning at a small dental office and after graduation
the dentist offered me an opportunity to begin building
my customer base. After four months, I had worked up to
full time and was able to create and implement my own
set of procedures. While at Pima Medical, I mentored a
student in the class behind me and I was able to bring
her on at my clinic. I now have a full schedule and she is
building her customer base.

Pima Medical prepares you and

gives you the tools to move into the

real world of your occupation.

Although I had some major setbacks while at Pima
Medical, I bit my lip and soldiered on. I’m grateful for the
support of my instructors and others at Pima Medical. I
am proud of my success and I even had a perfect score
on my boards!

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