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!

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