Medical Assistant (MA) Program Application and Instructions
Online application for September 2021 program (Class of 2022) is open. Please read all instructions below before completing the online application.
Application deadline: June 30, 2021
To be uploaded
Applicants must complete the online application and upload the following electronically as part of the application:
- Personal Statement: Personal statement should be one page description of your career goals and why you are interested in pursuing MA training.
To be emailed
- One (1) NM Medical Assistant Program Letter of Recommendation Form.
- NM employee: Form must be completed by department manager or lead personnel.
- Other applicants: Form must be completed by manager or instructor from current or most recent job/school.
- Letter of Recommendation Form is to be sent directly from your reference to NM Clinical Schools Registrar: schools@nm.org.
- Official e-transcripts from high school/GED completion or degree program (if applicable). Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to NM Clinical Schools Registrar: schools@nm.org.
NM Clinical Schools, 541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 950, Chicago, IL 60611
To be mailed
$25 application fee* (if paying in form of personal check, cashier's check or money order) payable to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Mailing address: NM Clinical Schools, 541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 950, Chicago, IL 60611
*Application fee
There are 2 options to pay $25 application fee:
- By credit card: payment link is attached to online application
- By personal check, cashier’s check or money order: payable to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and mailed to NM Clinical Schools
ACCUPLACER Exam
TO APPLY: online application
- All applicants must pass the ACCUPLACER Exam
- Testing date: July 8, 2021
- Testing location: NM Clinical Schools, 541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 950, Chicago, IL 60611
- Applicants will be notified of testing times once complete application is received
TO APPLY: online application
