How Becoming a Medical Assistant Can Help You Get into Med School (Faster Than You Think)

If you're a pre-med student, you’ve probably heard this advice over and over: get clinical experience. But between demanding classes, competitive research opportunities, and part-time jobs, how are you supposed to gain meaningful experience with real patients?

That’s where becoming a Certified Medical Assistant (MA) comes in — and it's a lot faster and more affordable than you might think.

Why Medical Assistant Certification Matters for Pre-Meds

Admissions committees don’t just want high GPAs. They want proof that you can:

• Interact with patients professionally

• Work on a clinical team

• Understand how healthcare actually works

Certified Medical Assistants do all of that — and more. As an MA, you’ll be:

• Taking vitals and patient histories

• Assisting physicians with exams

• Performing EKGs and basic phlebotomy

• Handling administrative tasks like EHR documentation

It's direct patient experience — the kind that makes personal statements and interviews stand out.

How Clinical Skills Institute Makes It Easy (and Fast)

At Clinical Skills Institute, we’ve designed the Medical Assistant Certification program with pre-meds in mind. Here's what makes us different:

✅ Self-Paced: No classes. Learn 100% online, at your own speed.

✅ Only $810 Total: That includes everything — no surprise fees.

✅ NHA Exam Fee Included: We cover your National Healthcareer Association exam cost.

✅ One-on-One Mentorship: Need help? Book a Zoom session with your instructor anytime.

✅ Complete in 3 Months: Many students finish in as little as 12 weeks.

✅ Externship Support: We help you find a real clinic to get hands-on experience.

✅ Job Board Access: Get connected to employers and pre-med-friendly jobs.

✅ No Prior Experience Needed: Start from zero — we’ll train you up.

How It Can Boost Your Med School Application

✅ Build Your Resume: “Certified Medical Assistant” looks great under clinical experience

✅ Ace Interviews: Share real patient stories from your externship

✅ Show Maturity: Demonstrates commitment to healthcare and working with patients

✅ Get Paid: MA jobs are available part-time or per diem — a great way to earn while learning

What Students Are Saying

“I got my certification while applying to med schools — and my interviewer actually asked me about my MA externship! This gave me something real to talk about that wasn’t just shadowing.”

— Sophia A., MA Graduate & Future DO Student

Ready to Get Certified?

Clinical Skills Institute is helping pre-med students across the U.S. launch their healthcare careers and strengthen their med school applications — without going into debt or wasting time.

👉 Start now for just $100 down with our 0% interest payment plan.

👉 Get certified in just 3 months — all online, with full support.

👉 Apply clinical hours toward externships or shadowing requirements.

📩 Ready to enroll? Visit clinicalskillsinstitute.com or email us at Support@clinicalskillsinstitute.com