Start where you are. Build what’s next. No matter your background or experience level, every journey begins with a single step. Explore educational opportunities that can open the door to new opportunities, greater career flexibility and a path that supports where you want to go next.
Your next step may be more affordable than you think. Eligible Pima Medical Institute alumni who continue into a qualifying online degree program may receive up to $1,500 toward tuition through the Alumni Online Education Scholarship.†
This scholarship is designed to support alumni who are ready to build on their education, expand their career options and continue growing in health care.
†Eligibility may vary. Students must meet scholarship requirements, including prior Pima Medical Institute graduate status, enrollment in a qualifying online degree program, full-time status and minimum GPA requirements. Contact a medical career specialist to learn more.
After working as a dental assistant for a year, I decided to further my career and enrolled in the Dental Hygiene (DH) program at Pima Medical. The program was challenging, but the instructors were incredible. Upon graduation, I quickly secured a job as a dental hygienist, working five days a week to maximize my education.
Currently, I’m preparing to open New Mexico’s first dental hygiene studio to meet the needs of preventative care. I am excited about my new venture starting a dental hygiene consulting business, and genuinely credit my success to the education I received at Pima Medical. I am incredibly grateful to my instructors for shaping me into the professional I am today.
Not at all! These pathways are examples meant to help you explore possible next steps. Your options may vary based on your previous education, experience, transfer credits, program availability and career goals.
Your prior education may help you prepare for or transition into another program. An medical career specialist can help you understand which options may be available based on your completed program and goals.
Alumni who continue into a qualifying online degree program may be considered for the Alumni Online Education Scholarship. Eligibility requirements include prior Pima Medical Institute graduate status, qualifying enrollment, full-time status, and minimum GPA requirements.
Think about the type of work you enjoy, the setting you want to work in, and whether your long-term goals are more clinical, administrative, leadership-focused, or specialized. An medical career specialist can help you compare options.
Yes, many continuing education pathways include online program options, especially for students pursuing degree completion, health care administration, leadership, or advanced career growth. Availability varies by program, so an medical career specialist can help you explore which online options may fit your goals.
Yes, many of our students continue working while pursuing their education! Our online programs, for example, are designed with working professionals in mind, offering flexible login times and a balanced course load. Depending on the program, you may be able to continue working while building your education, skills, and career options. An medical career specialist can help you understand program expectations, course load, and whether a pathway may fit your schedule.
Connect with an admissions representative about continuing education pathways that align with your goals. Or give us a call at (800) 477-7462 to speak with someone right away.