I was a press operator in the printing industry for 8 years and with the weak economy, I got laid off.  I’m 27 and married so suddenly thinking about a different career wasn’t easy. I started to look into healthcare careers and into different schools to see what each had to offer.  I came across The New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants and it really got my attention. I sent them an email, got a call back and went to visit.  I liked it. I liked the environment and I especially liked the fact that I would have one teacher throughout the program.  The teacher made learning fun.  She always made what we were learning relatable.

My internship assignment was in a multi specialty practice in Manhattan.  Everything I learned in school made even more sense during the internship.  I looked forward to doing something new everyday and it was really exciting working in the different specialty areas.  The practice coordinator liked the way I was working and they liked my initiative.  When I completed the internship they hired me right away.  How exciting is that?

Luis Carrasco, Medical Assistant
NYSMDA Graduate, October 2010