From Classroom to Clinic: Inside Our Medical Assistant Internship Network Quick answer: Allen School of Health Sciences places Medical Assistant students in clinical internships at over 100 healthcare partner sites across New York City — including Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, North-well Health, and NYC Health + Hospitals — as part of its Medical Assistant training… Continue reading From Classroom to Clinic: Inside Our Medical Assistant Internship Network
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How Long It Really Takes to Get Hired After Medical Assistant School
How Long It Really Takes to Get Hired After Medical Assistant School One of the biggest questions students have near the end of medical assistant training is what happens after graduation. There is no single hiring timeline that applies to every situation. Your location, experience, availability, interview preparation, and the needs of individual employers can… Continue reading How Long It Really Takes to Get Hired After Medical Assistant School
What Does a Medical Assistant Resume Look Like? A Step-by-Step Guide
A strong medical assistant resume leads with three things employers look for immediately: hands-on clinical experience, relevant certifications, and administrative skills like scheduling and electronic health records (EHR) documentation. Most medical assistant resumes are one page long and follow a clear structure — contact information, a short professional summary, key skills, clinical training or externship… Continue reading What Does a Medical Assistant Resume Look Like? A Step-by-Step Guide
Allen School of Health Sciences Named to USA TODAY’s America’s Top Vocational Schools for the Second Consecutive Year
2026 recognition, developed with Statista, follows the school’s 2025 honor and reflects strong graduate outcomes across its Brooklyn and Jamaica Queens campuses. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Allen School of Health Sciences has been named to USA TODAY’s America’s Top Vocational Schools 2026 list, developed in cooperation with Statista. The recognition marks the second year in a… Continue reading Allen School of Health Sciences Named to USA TODAY’s America’s Top Vocational Schools for the Second Consecutive Year
Allen School in the Community Spotlight:
Module 5 Students Provide Free Health Screenings and Community Outreach in Partnership with Choose Healthy Life Allen School of Health Sciences is proud to share heartfelt recognition from the Choose Healthy Life team following a recent community health event, where the School’s Module 5 Medical Assisting students volunteered their time and skills to serve local… Continue reading Allen School in the Community Spotlight:
Medical Assistant School Requirements – What You Need to Know
For many prospective students, the career path into healthcare is more accessible than expected, with straightforward requirements and training designed to help beginners build practical skills from the ground up. A clear understanding of what a typical medical assistant school looks for can make the process feel less intimidating. It can also help you separate… Continue reading Medical Assistant School Requirements – What You Need to Know
Medical Assistant vs. LPN: Why the Allen School of Health Sciences Medical Assistant Program Could Be the Right Choice for You:
Thinking about launching a healthcare career? You’re already making a smart decision. Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, and the demand for skilled professionals has never been higher. But when it comes to choosing your training path, the options can feel overwhelming. Two popular routes often come up in conversation: the… Continue reading Medical Assistant vs. LPN: Why the Allen School of Health Sciences Medical Assistant Program Could Be the Right Choice for You:
Skip the Four-Year Path. Why a Trade School Like Allen School of Health Sciences Beats Traditional College for Aspiring Medical Assistants
For generations, the message was simple: go to college, get a degree, get a job. It was the path everyone knew, the one parents encouraged, and the one society rewarded — at least in theory. But that script is changing. With student loan debt in the United States topping $1.7 trillion and millions of graduates… Continue reading Skip the Four-Year Path. Why a Trade School Like Allen School of Health Sciences Beats Traditional College for Aspiring Medical Assistants
Why Medical Assisting Remains a Stable Career During Economic Uncertainty
Why Healthcare Careers Are Less Affected by Economic Downturns Every industry experiences ups and downs, but healthcare tends to follow a different pattern. Most people still schedule checkups, manage chronic conditions, and seek treatment when they’re sick, regardless of what’s happening in the broader economy. When the economy feels uncertain, it’s normal to start… Continue reading Why Medical Assisting Remains a Stable Career During Economic Uncertainty
Why Learning Phlebotomy Inside the Allen School Medical Assistant Program Beats a Standalone Certificate:
When prospective students research healthcare careers, they often wonder whether to enroll in a focused, single-skill certificate — like a standalone phlebotomy program — or commit to a broader Medical Assistant (MA) training that bundles phlebotomy within it. At Allen School of Health Sciences, we believe the answer is clear: the integrated path doesn’t just… Continue reading Why Learning Phlebotomy Inside the Allen School Medical Assistant Program Beats a Standalone Certificate: