Bay Area Medical Academy - San Francisco, California

Tatianna Flores

My experience with BAMA at first was great. The only reason I say this though is because of the wonderful women I met during the program. My professor was also great, although finding out later that the material he taught was not at all used when you went into externship. Now I didn’t even get to go into externship because I wanted to retake the phlebotomy class. Zoe who was in charge of getting me into a phlebotomy class NEVER communicated with me. Instead she would pawn me off to others. Her emails with me were always her saying she was sick, on vacation or that she would have someone else reach out to me. Now all of this frustrated me. I am a single mother whose time was wasted as well as my money. BAMA TOOK AWAY MY TIME, MY CHILDS MONEY AND I DIDN’T GET ANYTHING FROM THIS PROGRAM; aside from some long life friends. Don’t recommend this program. Most of my classmates also don’t have a job and some did not receive their certificates that was well earned.

Ronald Sampson

I attended phlebotomy classes here and had an awesome experience. Not only was the instruction engaging, but I felt lucky to be with a great group of people who were serious about their learning. The communication with staff has been fast and easy. I highly recommend this institution.

Melissa Fiato

I got lucky with having a great teacher! The training was very thorough, and the externship was very helpful. My only complaint is that BAMA GRAVELY MISLEAD me to believe that this process was short. The wait time for an externship is incredibly long, even if you can do a 2+ week one. And the state takes weeks to process your license once you are done with your paperwork. All in all, it took me about a year to get my license; and I had the luxury of doing the 3 week externship with a shortISH wait time.

Rajat Sethi

I am a student of the Bay Area Medical Academy and am happy to recommend the academy to all who intend to take their careers a step further. I joined this Academy in the Phlebotomy program and am very satisfied with the education and training that I have recieved from the academy. I owe my knowledge and skill about phlebotomy to this academy. Today I am on my way to accomplishing the milestones that lay before me but am confident that very soon not only will I be able to get a job in the medical field but will also be able to make a small difference to the lives of many people who suffer from various illnesses. Phlebotomy is an important and much needed skill and I'm happy and grateful to have acquired it from Bay Area Medical Academy.

I saw a few one star reviews and decided to update my review. I wonder why are there some unhappy students. I only have good things to report.
My instructor Ms. B did a good job of teaching us. The labs here are amazing!!! They never run out of supplies! From day one, the process was outlined really well.

Karina at externship is simply amazing!!! A thorough professional. She's very quick to respond to requests and queries and takes into consideration your needs. Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! I feel sorry for the students who haven't had a fab experience but realize, it's an academy and externship is doing all they can to place as may of us as they can at locations of our choice. It's not an easy task by any standard!! Follow their process to the 'T' and it's a very smooth sail. Also look deep within you.... were you on your A game? Did you miss a step in the process?

Lastly, do realize that this school is relatively affordable as compared to the others out there and that's kudos to the board at BAMA who've kept this into consideration while designing a program.

Overall, I am super satisfied and will come to BAMA over and over again for adding on new skills! No two ways on that one. Thank you BAMA for taking such good care of me and the other students. Eternally gateful.

For the skeptics out there, I am in no way benefited from this review. I believe in giving credit where it's due.

Erika Nabwe

I took the weekend phlebotomy program with Ms. B. She is an amazing teacher and even though the weekend program was only 10 weekends I can say I learned all of the material necessary to become a licensed phlebotomy tech. Overall the program is worth every penny and it was very informing from the beginning to end on the process it takes to get your license.

Athena Barbosa

Best school. Best expierense. They get you prepared for the hospital setting. Worth the money. I had Dr Israel, Mrs Early, Wendy and Jessie. Renee helped us so much. Even currently if we need help or have questions she's there for my husband and I who are both graduates. Seminita the owner is very caring and sweet. Miss you guys.

Rachael G

All they want is money, be so careful!! Also very poor staff.I was”granted a scholarship” and towards the ends of classes my teachers ducked my messages about making up time on multiple platforms so I was not able to make up classes and I now have student loans even though I was granted a scholarship! Stay away!

Jazmin Gonzalez

I gratuated from BAMA 4 years ago I totally appreciated what they did with me. When stuped Bryman college went into bankruptcy, BAMA was the only college that open the doors for us and accepted us without asking to start the MA program all over again