Ultimate Medical Academy

As May comes to a close, we hope you carry a little of this energy with you into whatever comes next. Drop the emojis that feel most like what you want to carry forward:

Feel proud of how far you’ve come.🏆
Be the hands that help. 💙
Find your community. 🏡
Surprise yourself.⭐
Find a program that could fit your life. 🎓
Be the calm in the room.😌
Take that first step.👣

Managing stress is an important part of caring for both your mental and physical wellbeing. 💙

Many of us balance multiple responsibilities like school, work, and family. When everything starts to move fast, it is normal to feel overwhelmed at times. The good news is that stress is something we can learn to manage in ways that support our health.

Stress happens, but you are not alone in navigating it. 🫶 For heart health tips, resources from the American Heart Association and more ways to support your wellbeing, visit www.umanow.com/UMA-hearthealth

Every UMA graduate represents a different story. What connects them is the learning, support, and encouragement experienced along the way. 🎓 How UMA cares can shape how graduates show up in their work and in the communities they serve. 💙

How are you carrying that care forward on your journey? 💬

There’s a moment when it hits you

You’re not just thinking about changing your life,
you’re actively doing something about it.

"All those late nights cramming for practicals, the tears cried not knowing if I would make it, and the prayers prayed for strength to keep going… I finally did it! My biggest goal in life is to help others, and UMA pushed me one chapter closer to reaching that goal. Words cannot describe the immense love and gratitude I have for the staff and faculty at UMA. Thank you for never giving up on me. I truly owe you all so much. Thank you especially to my loving family and friends for sticking by my side through it all, even when I was scared of failing. THANK YOU, UMA!"

- Leann 🎓💙

In recognition of National EMS Week, Ultimate Medical Academy hosted a series of events focused on the experiences of those preparing to work in emergency medical services and the professionals who support communities every day.

Activities throughout the week included sessions on mental health and self-care, opportunities to connect with community partners, and conversations with experienced EMS professionals.

These moments highlight the importance of preparing for both the clinical and human side of care.