If you could give advice to someone who is considering a career as a medical assistant, what would you tell them?

"I would encourage anyone who is beginning a career as a medical assistant to remember to care for themselves as much as they do their patients. It is very easy to get caught up in day-to-day work and forget that our physical and emotional well-being is just as important. I would tell them that this is a great career path with many opportunities to grow and learn."

The old saying 'Hindsight is 20/20' is something many people say is true. This question gives you an opportunity to show how you have grown and what kind of wisdom you may pass on to someone who is coming into this career after you.

"If I could give advice to someone considering a career as a medical assistant, I would say, 'Be open to changes and unexpected discoveries.' I started college thinking I may pursue a career in nursing. However, like many other things in life, things took a turn and I have had opportunities to work in many different specialty areas."