“When I started at the school I was a new immigrant from India. Everything was strange to me, the language, the culture, everything. Going to school wasn’t easy because my English skills weren’t good. But my teacher, Dr. Mora, wouldn’t give up on me. She said, Don’t worry, you can do it. She had confidence in me and helped me build confidence in myself. I will never forget this. She was my angel.

I worked as a Medical Assistant for just a year before I was promoted to office manager for a practice which includes 4 doctors. My life has totally changed since I graduated from the New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants. I am respected, I enjoy going to work, and I feel so proud. ”
Sunita S, MA Graduate 1996

I was really scared before I started in the medical assistant program because I had never worked in the healthcare field
before. I was anxious not knowing if I could really go through with it and anxious about finding a job… I started as an
intern at the Rego Park Women’s Health Center in October 2004 right after I finished the in-school portion of the
Medical Assistant Program. When I finished the internship they offered me a temporary position which turned into a
permanent position two weeks later. Now three months after graduating I am the Assistant Administrator for the center.
I think this is the best decision I’ve ever made.
Ana M., Medical Assistant, October 2004

”I finished my internship on Dec 8 and went for an interview on Dec 9 and got hired at $17/hour plus benefits including paid vacation and sick days. I can’t believe I went to school for just 6 months and came out with a job like this. I feel so much better about myself. The New York School was so worth it.”
Taisha R., Medical Assistant, Graduate December 2003

“I came to New York from British Guyana in January 2002 not sure of what direction to head in. I knew I needed a career with specific skills to get ahead. My sister had gone to The New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants in 1996 and after her internship went right out to work as a medical assistant. With her encouragement I got myself enrolled immediately. Words can’t describe how much I learned here. The school lived up to all my expectations. I got just what I was looking for.”
Vishnudat P., Medical Assistant, Graduate January 2004

“ After I graduated from the New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants the placement office arranged for me to interview with a three doctor OB/GYN practice in Manhattan. I got the job, and that was four and a half years ago. I’ve since worked in other medical practices and major New York hospitals but I’ve never left OB/GYN. It’s so exciting. I can’t imagine where I would be if it wasn’t for The New York School. Everything I’ve accomplished started with them. I’m on my own two feet and I’m doing well. The school is family to me. “
Serena R., Medical Assistant, Graduate January 1999

“ I’m a big guy and was doing well in construction but couldn’t help thinking about my future and whether I wanted to be swinging a sledge hammer at 50. I looked into the New York School because of its reputation and because I knew that you could always find work in the healthcare field. The teachers were always there for me. I went out on my supervised internship confident that I knew what I needed to do. So far, I’ve worked as a Medical Assistant in a private practice and in a major hospital where the benefits were great, and my base salary was $33,000. Going to the New York School was such a great experience for me. I came out with a career, new friends and even met my wife-to-be at the school.”
Hiram P., Medical Assistant, Graduate October 2002

“ I am so happy I went to The New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants. My instructor was so professional and he taught us so well. When it was time for internship, I felt prepared and ready. I got hired at my internship site when my 200 hours internship was over. My starting pay was $24,500 and, after 1 1/2 years working, I am now earning $26,260. With so many people unemployed, I feel so blessed to be working. I am so appreciative of The New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants for providing me with quality training and helping me get a job in the medical field.’
Pamela L., Medical Assistant, Graduate June 2002