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Ultimate Medical Academy

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They use people. - Admissions Representative Ultimate Medical Academy Employee Review

1.0
Aug 29, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1 hour lunches and friends that are made at UMA

Cons

They use people for 60-90 days and then fire them. Sometimes even before that. It's a temporary job. No one is actually permanent or "Safe" people are so nervous everyday and stressed out terribly.

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Ultimate Medical Academy Response
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Hi admissions rep, I'm sorry to hear that you are no longer at UMA and that things didn't work out. Supporting our students as they learn whether UMA is right for them, helping them onboard and navigate the new world of online learning, and spending time to ensure they are well-prepared, is a demanding yet rewarding set of activities. Many of our tenured staff continue to thrive and it's the success of our students and the lives they are positively impacting that keep them at UMA.

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Cons

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Pros

Overtime available, when need it

Cons

The work environment was highly scripted, making it difficult to build genuine rapport with prospective students. Employees were expected to follow approved scripts very closely, and even small deviations could be treated as compliance issues. At the same time, compliance expectations were not always clearly communicated, which created unnecessary stress. Management felt overly focused on micromanagement, contributing to a high-pressure work environment. During my time there, I also heard a prospective student comment on what they perceived as a lack of diversity within the organization, which stood out to me. Overall, I found the culture stressful and inflexible. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this employer to those looking for a supportive workplace with clear expectations and the flexibility to communicate authentically.

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