I Will Be Forever Grateful

I was a 20 year old single mother of two, barely scraping by, when I decided to go to Pima Medical Institute for an Associates Degree in Radiography. The instructors were wonderful and caring. I was already using every kind of government assistance I could to get through school, but my instructors informed me that PMI could offer additional help. Not only do they have a food bank year round, but they even did a toy drive to help the families of students at Christmas. PMI never failed to help me when I needed it. I graduated in 2007 and got a job immediately in my chosen field. Since then, I have been able to make my way in the world and raise my children on my own. Pima Medical Institute completely changed my life, and I will be forever grateful!

A Career I Can Be Proud Of

Before deciding to attend PMI, I was working in the retail/call center world, going no where fast. I have three amazing children and wanted to have a career that they are proud of, and also strive to be when they get older. My children push me to be a better person every day and I THANK all three of them for my choice to attend PMI’s Respiratory Therapy Program! I graduated in July of 2009 and currently taking classes at Grand Canyon University towards my Bachelors of Science-Respiratory Therapy Degree! Along with being a busy Mom, a full time student, I also was just offered a full time job at UMC!!! PMI has giving me the confidence and knowledge I needed to begin my amazing career as a Respiratory Therapist! Thank You Tucson Respiratory Therapy Instructors, You ALL are by far the most knowledgeable and most helpful people I have ever met!

PMI Motivated Me To Do More With My Life

Pima Medical Institute made me a more successful and much happier person. All of the teachers were great and very knowledgeable in our field. I learned so much while going to PMI, that I got a job as a CT Technologist right out of school. I got a great education from a great school. I’m currently attending Chadron State to get my bachelors degree and I figure,“Why just stop at an Imaging Technician, when I can continue on a much greater path and, eventually, become a Physician?” PMI motivated me to want to do more with my life.

A Start in Phlebotomy Leads to an LPN

PMI gave me my first stepping stone into the medical field and I would do it all over again. I enjoyed my time at PMI's Seattle campus. My husband had to relocate to Nevada prior to my graduation and I was concerned about my externship. PMI came through and made all the arrangements for me to complete my work in Nevada. I am now living in Ohio, have continued my education, and am working as an LPN. I am very thankful for PMI and I highly recommended this school. Thank you PMI!

A Life Changing Experience

PMI was an incredible life changing experience. I never thought I would graduate from college after having my son. Now that I have graduated, I intend to return to school and study more pharmacy because it made me so happy and I just learned so much. PMI prepared me mentally and physically for a career position and made me confident that I would succeed. Since I have a lot of health problems, I learned so much about my medicines and conditions and it became a personal passion. When I am working, the staff are not only blown away by my extensive background for only being a tech, but also by my passionate for my field. I could not be more thankful to PMI for giving me this opportunity.

So Much To Learn

I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 10 years and then took a break from the profession for 19 years. I felt a strong desire to return to the health care field so I enrolled in the program at PMI. I thought that there wasn't much for me to "learn" since I had worked for 10 years, but once I got started, I realized there was so much more to learn. Thanks to Kelly Smith, my awesome instructor, I walked away from the program knowing that I had a great education and succeeded in a well-recognized school. I would recommend PMI to anyone who wanted a career in the medical field. Thanks, Kelly!

From Phlebotomy to Nursing

Going to Pima Medical Institute for my phlebotomy certificate was the best career move I made in my life. I am currently just one quarter shy of being a Registered Nurse. Working as a Phlebotomist during my schooling to become a nurse has been nothing but beneficial. I also know that the phlebotomy skills learned during my time at PMI will serve me well in my future career as a RN.

A Career - Not Just A Job

When the company I worked for closed it's doors in 2006, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. I was in my late 40's and was suddenly out of work. My son suggested looking into the health care field. My daughter graduated from PMI in the MA program and has been very successful. In fact, she's gone on to medical school and is graduating in June. When I came down to the campus, my adviser, Popi suggested the Radiography program. I felt that the instruction I received was very good. All the instructors were demanding but the subject material required it. My externship was very good and I was exposed to many different environments. In fact, a recruiter told me that I was lucky that PMI gave me that experience because a lot of graduates he deals with don't have a lot of experience. But the bottom line is being prepared to enter the work force and passing the national registry. When all was said and done, everybody in my class passed the registry with very high scores and to my knowledge, everybody has a job. Thank you PIMA for giving me a career, not just a job!

Living My Dream

Getting my associate degree in Radiography at the PMI campus in Seattle has been my best career move to date. After 2 short years I am now nationally certified as a Radiologic Technologist and working in Miami, FL. I am living my dream. PMI provided outstanding instructors, class structure, and clinical experience to prepare me for working anywhere in the U.S. The best part of attending PMI was learning with my classmates. I have made friends for a lifetime and established a great network of imaging professionals and colleagues. One day I will be in a supervisory position and I would not hesitate to hire a PMI alumn.

10 Years Later - Still Love Going To Work!

PMI, as I see it, paved the road to my Awesome Success Story. What I'm proud of is not only the TONS of patients I have helped see (literally), but the person I have become because of the preparation I received at PMI. I used to be pretty shy and stand-offish, actually. The "Ice" was easily broken at PMI in a gentle and hands-on kind of way. It has been more than 10 yrs since I graduated and my family and friends could not be any prouder! There is no better feeling than waking up every morning (even a Monday) and loving going to work! I would like to thank the program, the Instructors and administration for My Success!I have recently purchased my own home in exciting new Uptown Phoenix all by myself - which was one goal I thought would be far-fetched! I had perfect attendance as well (and they were night classes after a full day of work). I'm very proud of that too! Thank you Soo Much PMI! You Rock!

Successful In The Workplace

My experience at PMI was a memorable one. I truly had the opportunity to re-invent myself and to learn news skills to afford me to be successful in the workplace. The faculty and administrative staff were very professional and supportive during my time at PMI.

Springboard To A New Career

PMI was the spring board I needed for my second career. It gave me the training and confidence to go out to a completely different field of work and succeed. I am now the clinical director of a 6 doctor ophthalmology practice and love my job. I would recommend PMI to anyone that is driven to succeed in a new career.

I'm Achieving My Dreams!

Going to PMI gave me the motivation I needed for school. I loved the short time it took to complete my desired field, and after that, PMI gave me the self-confidence I needed to go back to school to pursue my dream - being a Veterinarian! Thank you PMI for helping me achieve my dreams!

Feeling Prepared

I've been working in pediatrics for five years, and PMI has done a wonderful job preparing me for front and back office work so I can jump in and help where needed. I'm looking into other programs at PMI for further education.

I Made The Right Choice!

I am not ashamed to admit that PMI was not my first choice, I had begun to enroll at another school for their MA program. I was not at all pleased with their enrollment process or student relations. I stopped by PMI after a family member said that she liked the atmosphere. I went to check it out and ended up testing that same day. I believe that I chose the right school and I loved my experience at PMI. I had great teachers and the office staff was just as great, whether it was helping with a job in the computer lab after school or assisting in a career search. I graduated with a good GPA and Honors status. I am working at a company that was suggested by the staff at PMI. I love my job and it is a wonderful place to be while I am earning my bachelors degree. I am now processing workers compensation claims and have also been entrusted with various special projects, all with the help of my training at PMI. I have not been without work since I graduated. I love working in the medical field with both clinical and clerical training it is easy for me to do what I love.

Supervisor New York City Hospital

I really didn't have much going for me before deciding to go back to school. I was just out of the Marine Corps and had no real idea of what I wanted to do. I decided to look into Respiratory Therapy because I liked the idea of having direct patient contact while maintaining a very strict specialization. I can honestly say that PIMA was the school that got me to where I am today. I worked for a few hospitals in Colorado before moving with my wife to the New York City area. After working at a very large city hospital I had the opportunity to become a Supervisor of a 30 therapist department. Since graduating in 2003 I have been able to reach my goals and focus on even larger goals down the line. Thanks PIMA for all the support!!!