PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE'S RAD PROGRAM FLIES HIGH WITH HAWKES
Tucson, AZ – Tucson Campus Hires Michael Hawkes for Director of Radiologic Technology

In 1998, Michael Hawkes was a student at Pima Medical Institute, 3350 E. Grant Road, Suite 200 in Tucson, now he is the Program Director of Radiologic Technology. Hawkes joined PMI as a full time radiologic technology faculty member in 2003 and was recently promoted to the Program Director position.

Prior to his employment at PMI, Hawkes worked as a Radiographer at St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson. He also served as the Chief Technologist at Benson Hospital in Benson, Arizona. Hawkes completed his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Radiologic Sciences via correspondence from the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences in 2005, while working 40 hours a week at PMI. He is currently enrolled at Northern Arizona University pursuing his Master’s degree in educational Leadership.

“Mike is uniquely qualified for the position of Program Director of Radiologic Technology of our Tucson campus,” said Don Esham, campus director of the career college. “He has the knowledge, the experience as well as the heart of a true leader. He is an inspiration to everyone around him and we expect our RAD program will soar to even greater heights with him as our Program Director”.

PMI is one of the premier medical career colleges in the western United States. The privately owned, accredited school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training in allied health facilities within the community. This gives the student the opportunity to function in a working environment.

The campus offers programs for Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Health Unit Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy and Veterinary Assistant.

PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Chula Vista, CA, Seattle and Renton, WA; Las Vegas, NV; as well as Colorado Springs and Denver. Additional information is available by calling their toll free number, 888-442-5998 or online at http://www.pmi.edu.