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Real stories. Real Impact.

Be inspired by the people of Allied Healthcare.

“I believe that personalized guidance helps students stay on track and feel empowered not only in school, but in life.”

Angelina M.

Instructor, Medical Assistant Program, UMA Clearwater Campus

Confidence. Competence. Compassion. That’s Why I Teach.

As a Medical Assistant Instructor at UMA, I’m proud to be part of an organization whose mission and vision truly resonate with me — empowering others to succeed in healthcare. Every day, I get to share my real-world experience and knowledge with future medical professionals, and watching them grow in confidence and competence is incredibly rewarding.

“My mom often told me, ‘You have the heart to care for people,’ and those words stayed with me”

Destinee P.

UMA Graduate

How One Call Changed Everything for Destinee and Her Daughter

Destinee P., based in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) with an associate degree in Medical Administrative Assisting. She completed her program in December 2024, proudly walked the stage in April 2025, and is now employed — building the future she once dreamed of for herself and her daughter.

“We must understand that we work with human beings who demand the best of us in search of a solution to their health problems.”

Esteban G.

Senior Instructor, Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions Program, UMA Clearwater Campus

The Art of Empathy in Dentistry: In and Out of the Chair

I love teaching at UMA because I was drawn to its vision of training healthcare professionals with a collective vision and social judgment. What sets UMA apart for me are the values we emphasize — humility, collaboration, empathy, and humanitarianism — which I

“I don’t want learners to simply memorize protocols — I want them to understand the “why” behind what they’re doing and to be prepared for the unpredictable nature of emergency medicine.”

Mike M.

Emergency Technician Program Director, UMA

Military Medic to Mentor: Training Next-Gen EMTs

Mike M. is the Director of the Emergency Medical Technician program (EMT) Program at Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA), where he leads strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement.

“The knowledge that I learned at UMA really helped prepare me to do my job well and to grasp everything at every single level… it really helped me grasp my job, learn it well, and be able to excel.”

Sarah K.

EMT and UMA Graduate

From ASL to EMT: How One Student is Answering the Call

Sarah K., based in Tampa, Florida, graduated from UMA’s EMT program in 2025. Sarah came to UMA after earning a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language at the University of South Florida. While attending medical appointments as part of her ASL internship, Sarah discovered a passion for healthcare.