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At 56 years old, I made the decision to change careers and after much thought, really wanted to
get back into the medical field. I really love the years I spent working for the Fire department,
the aide calls and the contact with hospitals, doctors, and nurses. I began checking into schools
that offered programs which would get me back into the medical profession. I came across
Allen School and was pleasantly surprised to be interviewed as a potential student. Allen
School was not just trying to fill chairs, but actually was looking for good student candidates.
They want their students to succeed and to do so, they are choosing only those students they
feel will do well. Very impressive! Of course, Financial Assistance was a concern but the staff
sat with me and found the aide I was eligible for. They kept in touch with me over the next few
weeks to let me know what they were finding. I am through the first 5 weeks and doing well.
The class size is such that we all have the time we need to understand what is being taught. We have
the opportunity to speak with the instructors, one—on– one and also as a group. It all comes togeth-
er to create the type of learning environment that teaches successful professionals. The class is a tight knit group. We eat lunch together
and have family-style lunches once each week. With the help of the staff and the enthusiasm of the students, I believe we have a class of up-
and-coming medical assistants that the community could only hope for!
Student Success Stories
Ed Cole
Medical Assistant Student
Graduation: February 2013
Leonard Robert Adams
Nursing Assistant Graduate
Graduation: October 2011
My training at Allen School opened
the door for employment at the
same School where I graduated. I was
hired to assist students with extra practice. Prior to employ-
ment, I assisted my peers by encouraging them. This was done
through tutoring them academically as well as in the Clinical
Skills. I had three instructors. The first would emphasize com-
passion, integrity and purpose. The second instructor focused
on awareness of your work environment. My third instructor
was very laid back but very professional. The idea was, make
individuals feel comfortable about their surroundings. I am
grateful for the entire staff being an effective support system
for me. The support system is consistent. Starting from Aca-
demic Affairs, Security, Financial Aid office, Career Services and
my counselor. The Key to acquiring employment is the follow-
ing: Persistence, focus, discipline, purposeful mindset, profes-
sional work ethic with integrity. As a member of the Allen
School first being a student and now an Instructor anything is
possible. Claim your dreams, rise to the occasion. Counselors
not assigned to me took time to point out my unlimited poten-
tial.
Kimberly Roy
Medical Assistant Graduate
Graduation: June 2012
My experience at the Allen
School has been very challeng-
ing. In the beginning, I was
struggling with the computer
area. With the help of my
teachers and my fellow classmates I managed to learn
the material and become proficient at it. Although
many students think that the Allen School is hard, I be-
lieve there are ways of overcoming these obstacles.
Coming here, I have learned how to deal with patients
in the medical field. Teachers such as Ms. Chambers,
Ms. Perkins, and Ms. Te, etc. have really helped me get
through these five modules. The doctors of Allen
School have also helped me with my hands on skills.
Allen School’s Career Services personnel also played a
big part in helping me prepare for the outside world
and future job interviews. Allen School has taught me
everything I need to know to start off my career.
Coming here has been a great experience!
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Rukhsana Hussain
Medical Assistant Student
Graduation: May 2012
Rukhsana Hussain was interested in starting her Medical Assistant Career and visited
the Allen School. She was now on her way in pursuing her long time dream of becom-
ing a Medical Professional. She has been fulfilling her obligations academically and has
recently participated in two All Star Events where she volunteered at a Cobble Hill
High School and most recently attended a Women to Women Health Fair located in
Brooklyn. At both locations she assisted with Triage, blood pressure screening and
obtaining patients’ medical history. She did such a great job that the Director of Com-
munity Affairs & Volunteer Services personally gave Rukhsana her business card and
requested that Rukhsana be assigned an Internship at SUNY Downstate Medical Cen-
ter University Hospital of Brooklyn at Long Island College Hospital. She will begin her
internship on March 19, 2012 in the Pediatrics division of SUNY Downstate. Rukhsana
also participated in our Speaker Series event which was help on February 22, 2012.,
where she provided an overview of her experiences at the Allen School to a group of
her peers and classmates. Rukhsana is well on her way to becoming that Medical Pro-
fessional that she dreamed of and we are pleased to have her represent the Allen
School as the student of the month.
Medical Assistant students Alicia Moise and Christelle Moise arrived
in the United States from Haiti just months after what is now known
as the strongest earthquake in the Port-au-Prince region since 1770
struck near on January 12, 2010. Christelle reported that the busi-
ness school she was attending in Haiti was completely destroyed by
the earthquake. They arrived in the U.S. soon after with their father.
The sisters began their journey to becoming Medical Assistants on
November 29, 2010. Determined to create a better life and future,
they chose the Allen School after seeing a T.V. commercial. Alicia
(left) and Christelle (right) both have a passion for helping others
and a determination to improve themselves and make their dreams
of a better future come true. Alicia said that she’s confident that she
made the right decision to attend the Allen School, “my life is about
to change for a better future.” Both Alicia and Christelle have found
employment in the medical field since graduating!
Alicia Moise— Sleep Solutions of NY— Clinical Medical Assistant
Christelle Moise— Dr. Khaleeq Arshed—Phlebotomist