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Medical Assistant vs. CNA: Duties, Training, and Career Paths Compared

Posted on October 20, 2026

Medical Assistant vs. CNA: Duties, Training, and Career Paths Compared Choosing the right entry point into healthcare is one of the most important decisions you will make for your future. Two of the most common roles people consider when starting out are Medical Assistant (MA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). While both roles allow you to help patients and work alongside healthcare professionals, they are very different when it comes to daily responsibilities, work environments, and overall career stability. Understanding these differences will help you decide which path aligns best with...

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What Employers Want in Medical Assistants and Why Hands-On Training Matters

Posted on October 20, 2026

What Employers Want in Medical Assistants: Why Hands-On Training Matters There is consistent demand for medical assistants, but many healthcare employers are finding it harder to hire the right candidates. Recent MGMA data found that 56% of practices surveyed said MA hiring had become more difficult over the previous year. Of course, that doesn’t mean qualified applicants aren’t out there. It does suggest that employers are paying close attention to how well applicants are prepared for the day-to-day realities of the job, from clinical skills to professionalism and communication. Why Medical...

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From Classroom to Clinic: Inside Our Medical Assistant Internship Network

Posted on October 1, 2026

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 program in Brooklyn and Jamaica (Queens). At Allen School of Health Sciences, the classroom is only half the story. Every Medical Assistant student trains hands-on in our skills labs — drawing blood, starting IVs, taking vitals,...

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How Long It Really Takes to Get Hired After Medical Assistant School

Posted on September 12, 2026

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 all influence how quickly the process moves. What you can control is how prepared you are when opportunities arise. Training, hands-on experience, and a focused job search can help you approach that next stage with realistic expectations...

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