One of the reasons I have wanted to become a Medical Transcriptionist is due to my interest in reading about medical terminology, technical information, the meaning and relationships of words. Also how the human body functions. Oddly I never had interest in becoming a nurse or doctor of any kind. Also, I completed some college but got side tracked by love. I married have three beautiful daughters, divorced.

I had to get a job quick I had three children to raise and without the benefit of college education. I became a customer service/entry level office assistant, which required basic skills. I was able to move up in the corporate industry. After ten years of working for sub-prime credit company-mid management I was laid off. It has been about one year. Another reason is I want to become an MT is that the training is a self paced training course. Time is of the essence. I am in a hurry. I was searching the Internet for employment opportunities and came across an advertisement for Future MT Inc.

My children are continuing their educations and establishing careers. My time is here. I can focus on myself. As faith would have it I am currently unemployed and have the opportunity to further my education and establish a career in an industry I want and not one I have to settle for. Working in the Medical Transcription industry will advantageous for me in a number of ways.

The flexibility of working from home will save on my transportation expenses. Also eliminate demands of the corporate environment for example, unfriendly work environment, meeting deadlines, competiveness and the fear of being laid off or fired etc. I have the option of working in a comfortable environment, my home. No special projects. No deadlines. Only I will benefit from what I put into my work. I’d have the opportunity to own my own business as well as enhance my self esteem and independence. My grandchildren will be able to come home whenever they want or need to. An attraction that influenced my decision to consider enrolling  included the flexibility of the program and the classes all sound interesting. The assistance and opportunities offered after completing the course. Assistance is available by email or phone. I researched the company it is accredited and since the beginning 2002 to date the few BBB issues have been resolved.

I consider that responsible, reliable and honest business. Another attraction is the program is self paced; designed to educate and train the employed or unemployed. I bought a new home in 1995. After I was laid off I thought this is the end. I have come to realize it was meant for me to see the advertisement. This is a chance for a new beginning. This is the next step up in my life. My first goal is to complete the Future MT training course. The second goal is to establish employment soon after, which will enhance my skills and experience. Then become a Certified Medical Transcriptionist. The third goal is within the next two years continue my education and earn a Bachelor Degree in Health Information Technology. One stepping stone at a time.

WRITTEN BY: Tanya D. Thomas

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When graduating high school, most students already know what they want to be, but that was not me. After graduating high school I started my college journey taking my basic classes and I hated it. After one year, did not go back instead I started working. I myself do not like the traditional college classes and having so many deadlines. While working full-time it is hard for me to meet deadlines. As of now, I work as a Certified Nursing Assistant and making only eight dollars an hour which is not a great but it is better then nothing. Trying to make a car payment and wanting to live on my own is very difficult when I only make enough to survive. I want to be a Medical Transcriptionist because I could work a career I actually enjoy and that pays more. Don’t get me wrong I love my job as a Certified Nursing Assistant but it is not something I want to do forever.

The advantages of becoming a Medical Transcriptionist are what pulls me to the career of an MT. The flexibility of work means a great deal to me because; I want to be a stay at home mom, but still make an income. Working as a Medical Transcriptionist would allow me to stay at home with my children and allow me to keep making the income I need to survive. One other major advantage of being a Medical Transcriptionist is that it is not a physical job like a Certified Nursing Assistant. I would physically be able to work as a Medical Transcriptionist longer without breaking my body down. Traditional college courses, it is all about deadlines and I hate rushing my work and training. Training with Future MT and how it is done is what drew me in to Future Mt course. Being able to complete the course at my own pace is perfect for me and I love the idea. One other great benefit that helped make my decision is the Employment Services Guarantee. Just knowing that Future MT will make sure I come out of this course with a job takes a huge burden off my shoulders because in this economy jobs are so hard to come by.

My  parents and grandparents know how hard it is to get a job with out and further education then high school, receiving a Certificate of completion would make them happy and me that would be a huge benefit since I could get me education without going back to college. Career goals, there are many I would like to achieve in the next couple of years. My first career goals would be to complete the course and receive the Certificate of Completion. After completing the Future MT course I would like to achieve getting employment and improving my MT skills. Then maybe working from home for a company and making a much better salary then I do now.  Futures MT will open doors for career goals that I could reach, that I never thought were possible.

‘WRITTEN BY: Ashley Henderson

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I suppose I should start by telling you some things about myself. In the last year I have been creating a new life. The life I have always wanted to lead, that I have always deserved to life. I left a loveless and controlling marriage after 22 years, which took all of the courage I could muster. I am still struggling to finalize the divorce over a year later because my husband is an attorney and a judge and is making it as difficult as possible for me. He even told my 21 year old daughter that he is “throwing roadblocks up on purpose!” I am going back to school, first to pursue my bachelor’s degree in nursing. I then plan to work as a nurse while attending school to become a physician’s assistant. I am 46 years old and still have a 16 year old son at home. He is amazing and wonderful and supports me at every turn.

To top things off, I just got laid off from a job I have had for over three years with absolutely no warning!! Just when I made the mistake of saying “it can’t get any worse”, my son’s truck broke down and needs $420 worth of repairs! I must say life is a very odd thing. My best friend of 30 years has a sister who is a Medical Transcriptionist. She suggested I contact Angela to discuss the field with her. We have been emailing back and forth and with all the information she was able to provide, I felt this was the solution I have been looking for! Working from home while I’m going to school would be a PERFECT fit for me. It had never even crossed my mind, but the more I looked into it the more I have grown to love the idea. My only roadblock? I do not have the money to get the training I need. I was told there are some employers who are willing to train you, but have not been able to find them out there anywhere… Then I found your website and your scholarship program and I wondered it this could be the answer. Is this what I was looking for? I hope so. I don’t know for sure, but I believe everything happens for a reason.

The flexible schedule of a Medical Transcriptionist would be ideal for me while I am going back to school and I would be able to spend more time with my son during his last two years at home. Hopefully I would be able to find a job which would allow me to work from home. In addition, it would be a wonderful way for me to become more familiar with the medical terminology which I will be using in my future career. In conclusion, I hope you will consider my essay for your full scholarship. I am truly and incredibly blessed in so many ways, unfortunately, money is not one of them. Thank you for your time and consideration.

WRITTEN BY: Amy Keith

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October 16th 2004, I will always remember where I was at every minute of that day. Why, you might wonder, it is the day my father lost his 10 month battle with small cell carcinoma of the left lung. December 14th 2003, the day my parents were given the diagnosis of this disease, “Mr. Gomes you have Lung Cancer”, we are scheduling you for your 1st cycle of Chemotherapy on December 16th” Our world fell apart. My dad had begun his journey to the end. Every trip to the hospital was good and not so good news. Some of the physicians and nursing staff we encountered were compassionate others were “just doing their shift “. This drove my mother and I crazy. Lack of knowledge about the disease, about what the treatments meant, what the reports told us, being left at the mercy of the on call doctor/s and nursing staff to transcribe the reports within the 5 minutes they had to spare before they skipped off to the next patient was exasperating.

I never got to spend as much time with my father, he was always working to give my mum and I a good life. While he was focused on this, life floated by. His dreams of retiring at the age of 65 to spend time with his grand kids in the US and to travel to the parts of the world he had not visited. To open a woodwork shop where he could design and manufacture custom made furniture, which was his passion. To spend time in his garden.to take long drives through the country side in England . I got to spend 3 precious weeks with him before he passed away. I am grateful for those 3 weeks.

From this personal loss experience,  I learned how important it is to make memories with your kids for that is all they will have once you are gone. This brought me to deciding on becoming an MT. The flexibility of working from home, part time and or full time. In September 2009 I entered the medical field when I signed up for night school to become a Medical Administrative Assistant. This gave me ability to read and understand medical terminology and get a better understanding of the medical world and its workings. Medical Transcription, was my next level of achievement, it will give me the freedom of working at my own schedule which allows me time with my family.

In the ever changing world of Health Care and all the reforms that are coming to us, I see how important the medical personnel has become. I am determined to make it in the medical transcription field, for the love of the medical field and all that comes with it. I owe all my higher education, to both my parents. One who is living and should she have medical issues, I will be in a position to have a better understanding of the medical terminology and reports. To the wonderful man that drew his last breath on October 16th

WRITTEN BY: Karen Ferdinands

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I want to become a Medical Transcriptionist, because I am experiencing a lot of financial difficulties in my life right now. My belief is, that being a Medical Transcriptionist, and having the flexibility to either work from home, or from an office, will increase my wages which will in turn better my financial lifestyle. These changes began in my life when my Licensed Daycare, and PreSchool burned. After that happened, I applied to the Board of Education, in Jersey City for a teaching position, but there were no openings. I was encouraged by a friend to come stay with her in the Pocono Mountains, in Pennsylvania. So, I took the opportunity, and I moved. Fortunately, I got a job as a Substitute Teacher, but for the three years, I have been substituting, it has not made a financial change in my life. I have been barely making it, and sometimes, I cannot meet my financial obligations.

Because of these turns of events in my life, I believe that I have made the right choice to want to become a Medical Transcriptionist. For years, I have wanted to become a Medical Transcriptionist. However, I have never initiated the courage to go online, and make a search to fulfill my desire. I have had it at the back of my mind, hoping that one day the opportunity will arise for me to move forward. The opportunity is now. It is that time for me to do what I have yearned for, and to make myself, and my life much easier, by committing to going back to school, and taking classesto make life a lot easier for me. I have a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate, and I have worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 10 years, but even doing that does not increase your earnings to the point that there is a change in your lifestyle, and you do not have to pay one bill, and leave the other until you get paid again in another two weeks. It is a job. You stay with it, because it supplements your lifestyle, and you keep hoping that one day big changes would come that will be so effective, that your life will have a drastic turn around. I believe that the time has now come. I believe that applying to become a Medical Transcriptionist will bring about the change that has been long overdue. I will like to make the best of the opportunity to study as hard as I can to achieve the certificate that will bring about a resounding change in my life.

Nothing ever happens to anyone unless he/she makes it happen. Sometimes, you have to stop sitting back and waiting for good things to come into your life. In order for you to get good things, you have to get up and reach towards them, and grasp them–making sure that you do not let them escape. This is what I have done. I have searched until I have found what I have long wanted, and now that I have found it, I have no intentions of letting it escape from me.

WRITTEN BY: Mary Dixon

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Hi, My name is Paris. I’m going to tell you a little bit about me and why I am looking into the career of Medical Transcription. I have been in the medical field as a Medical Assistant for almost four years now. I am very comfortable and passionate about the medical field. I am recently married and expecting my first child. I know that I wanted to stay in the career zone that I am passionate about, but also be able to be a mother and a wife. How can I do that, and still be in the medical field? I have done a lot of research on medical transcribing from home and knew right away that it is what I am supposed to do with my life, for me and my family. I would love to be able to do what I am passionate about in a career and still be able to be a wonderful wife and mother at the same time. I do believe that a women who can do both and succeed at both, is a wonderful achievement.

Being able to give my 100% at both career and family, would be my life goal. Being in the medical field is such a rewarding experience. Not only in the selfish perspective for myself, but also others. Putting a smile on faces and reassuring and making patients feel at home and comfortable is what I learned to be very important. I have worked in many different fields, from Obstetrics to Oncology. Every field has its rewards and also has its challenges. What makes us who we are at our career and as a person? Being able to take every challenge at work and turn it into a learning experience and ultimately a reward, is what makes a person good at what they do. I have been able to take a sad and scary experience of people going through the tragic news of cancer, and making it just another life experience for a patient.

Being able to put a smile on a face of someone who is struggling with emotions and fears, is a wonderful gift that I feel I have. And with that, makes me good at what I do. I have seen myself grow a great deal in these last few years as a medical assistant. I have become more passionate, more understanding and more loving as a person. My goal in life is to now grow in my career. I would like to have the opportunity to give my all and become the best that I can in what I do. Becoming a Medical Transcriber is going to allow me to accomplish my life goals of having a wonderful family and also a wonderful career. Yes, many women have families and careers outside there home. However, if I have the opportunity, the desire and the ability to have a family and be able to work from home, then I think that is an exciting accomplishment in its self. I do hope I am given the opportunity to do what I love and given the opportunity to accomplish my goal in life.

WRITTEN BY: Paris Cline

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For most of my life I have wanted to work in the medical field. In high school I poured myself over medical books and dreamed of becoming a nurse or a genetics counselor or even a veterinarian. But with so many options how do you choose? My own medical problems made that an easy choice for me. In my late teens I developed an anxiety disorder which made working in crowded or noisy places uncomfortable. My work in a busy call center became so difficult that I had to quit. Then one day I read an article online about stay at home jobs and everything just fell into place. For me, medical transcription became the dream career.

There are so many advantages to working in an MT career that they are hard to count. First of all, it would remedy the problems I have with working in crowds and noise. However, one of the very best reasons would be my ability to stay home and care for my infant son, Orion. Its so hard to trust others to care for your children in todays’ world and it would be such a comfort to know that he is always in my capable hands and not subjected to the goings on of a baby sitter. Not to mention I wouldn’t have to miss one smile, giggle, or milestone unlike other parents who sadly miss so very much having to be away from home to work. So I’d have to say being able to be at home is the number one advantage to a Medical Transcription career.

This MT course was the most appealing to me. I’ve looked at dozens of different courses ranging from three months to two years until completion. On many of the longer courses it is required to take a lot of basic math, science and English classes. In high school, I completed many college level and advance placement classes which eliminate the need to repeat such classes to be a successful MT. For me it feels like it would just be an unnecessary repeat course. This translates to time wasted when I could have already completed the course and be working. For this reason alone the FutureMT course offered here is my number one choice overall. I am very motivated to move my career along quickly so that I can begin providing a better life for my little family. Therefore, within six months I wish to have started and completed an MT program. Within a year I hope to be working in an MT career. In five to ten years I hope to have steady work and an established reputation for the quality of my work and the speed in which I do it. I am not looking to be a grand career woman or make ridiculous amounts of money. I have more of a realistic point or view. My only wish is to provide a consistent and steady income to keep my family afloat in this ever changing world.

WRITTEN BY: Kerrie Snyder

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I’ve always been interested in the medical field but have never been able to get over the sight of blood and I enjoy being on the computer so medical transcription seems to suit me. I’ve always had a bad run of illnesses regardless of how small or serious, and many of my friends have gone into different fields which has convinced me that I can do some good even if it doesn’t involve working directly with the patients. Taking this step forward will give me an idea of which route to take later on when/if I decide to advance in this field. But for now, this suits my time and scheduling just right.

I am a single mother, have been for the past 10years just working trying to make ends meet. Have 15 years in customer service industry and other miscellaneous jobs. I am currently enrolled in MMI (motorcycle mechanics institute) in 2008 and will be done either 2010 or mid 2011 depending on whether I decide to accept anymore electives. This has been a passion of mine since of a young age. Doing medical transcription would work out perfect for me due to financial situations and child care. I’ve always enjoyed learning and acquiring new skills. I’ve gone thru many obstacles to come to this stage in my life, I haven’t made the wisest decisions when I was younger but since time has past I will do all that I can to set a good example to my children and others that no matter what hardships come your way, no one can deter you from your goals except yourself. I’ve been held back by co workers due to their fear of my chances of advancement over theirs or just others telling me that someone my size or gender shouldn’t been working in certain fields.

I have no money, I have no job and I don’t have alot of skills but I have plenty of heart and determination to get things done and to the best of my ability while finding a way to be more efficient in everything I do. I’m not looking for a free hand out, just a chance to further my knowledge in the medical field by taking this first step. I don’t get very many opportunities come way but when it does you bet I won’t let it pass. Thank you for taking your time in reading my essay. I look forward to getting a response soon. Whether I get the complete tuition grant or not, I’m already satisfied with just knowing that there are options for people like me out there for furthering our education at the comfort of our own homes and not have to take time away from my family. I intend to complete the course the best I know how and begin as soon as my certification arrives. Again, thanks for taking your time in hearing what I have to say about this subject and my life. Enjoy the rest of your day.

WRITTEN BY: Mui Lam

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My name is Natalie Hall and I am 36 years old. I have a BS in Exercise Science and was given a full basketball scholarship from the University of Evansville. I am currently playing on a women’s semi-pro football team for the Clarksville Fox in Clarksville, TN. Being involved in sports makes me self-motivated, disciplined, persistent, and competitive. There are plenty of reasons as to why I want to become a Medical Transcriptionist (MT).

The following illustrates a few of those reasons. For approximately 8 years I have worked in the mortgage industry. It was good money until the economy started destroying the banking industry, which in turn, caused several banks to start making cuts. Some of those cuts included the firing of several colleagues. After I witnessed how destructive the banking industry can be, in 2008 I made the decision to become a Police Officer. I do enjoy being a Police Officer much more than working in the banking industry, however, the income is much lower. My income decreased by thirty thousand dollars per year. This left me with unsatisfied debt that I am barely able to pay. As a Police Officer, I work 4 days on and 4 days off. The 4 days off gives me plenty of time to work at home.

After researching jobs at home on the Internet, I found that the MT industry has a good future, due to more elderly individuals and more need for the medical industry. When I read the Future MT website about the growth percentages for the MT industry, I was very excited. There are several advantages in joining the MT industry. One advantage is that I can work at home. This gives me the feeling of still having my days off, but I can sit down and do my work without having to be at an office. Other advantages include getting to see my family more often, being able to do my recreational activities, and making extra money to become financially free. Some of the benefits that influenced my decision to train with Future MT are once the students complete the course, Future MT continues to help their students with a placement program. Also, it is a huge benefit that Future MT gives potential students the opportunity to get part or all of their tuition paid. With these benefits, it seems Future MT truly cares about the future of their students. My educational goal with this course is to get the highest score possible, so I will know my job as soon as I complete the course.

I would like to be able to take on jobs right away with very few questions. My career goal is to possibly own my own business in the MT industry and/or to get into the Forensic Psychology field, which consist of both the medical field and the law enforcement field. With these goals I have set for myself, as mentioned before, I will set myself up for financial freedom. This is a very exciting opportunity for me!

WRITTEN BY: Natalie Hall

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I have been a legal secretary for more than 22 years which includes experience in medical malpractice defense. For many years I had thought about becoming a court reporter. After much research of becoming a court reporter, I realized it would take a lot of time from my family.

Becoming a medical transcriptionist has also lingered in the back of my mind. I have always had an interest in the medical field, but didn’t have the time or finances to return to school. My sister is a trauma technician and I am (secretly) very envious. Although, I am more of a paper pusher person and have enjoyed being a legal secretary. I have always found the medical malpractice cases most fascinating.

Recently, the urge to move forward as a medical transcriptionist has grown tremendously. I guess you could call me the rock or the glue of my family, “The Caregiver” is a good name. My husband has been on medical disability since 2005 and has undergone three back surgeries during that time. My 25 year old daughter has been diagnosed with cardiac problems and may have to undergo open heart surgery. She is a single parent of three boys, one of whom is a 5 year old non-verbal autistic son, who I help with a lot. My father who lives in Florida has multiple illnesses ranging from dialysis to currently being in the hospital with a broken hip. My step-mother is becoming elderly and now I find myself trying to provide assistance from California. Many of my friends and family feel that I have just too much on my plate, but I handle each situation as if it’s the only situation, and I take care of what needs to be done.

I decided to pursue becoming a medical transcriptionistfor several reasons. First, when I eventually leave the legal field, I’d very much like to become a caregiver of some sort, whether its working with elderly folks or autistic children. I enjoy helping people and my family. Becoming a medical transcriptionist will afford me the opportunity to do this while also maintaining my skills as a “secretary.” Second, I understand that this is a type of career that I can do in any state. I would like to sooner than later move to Florida to be closer to my father and be there to help with his final years.

Becoming a medical transcriptionist would take the burden off of having to find a job when I would already have one to travel there with me. Finally, this would be a great way to help supplement our income while I gain the experience of becoming a Certified Medical Transcriptionist. I feel that having experience in the legal medical malpractice field, with my typing skills and knowledge of (some) medical terminology, I will excel in this program as well as building a new career as a medical transcriptionist, and hopefully becoming Certified. Being a legal secretary is a demanding job wherein you have to possess a strong discipline for meeting deadlines – especially court deadlines. I believe this discipline I have will also greatly benefit me as a medical transcriptionist. I am applying for the full scholarship as I believe I would be a great candidate for the program. Thank you for your consideration.

WRITTEN BY: Monica Crable

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