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Meet KC MA/MOA PD Francess Hawkins

Concorde Staff

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Updated June 14, 2017. The information contained in this blog is current and accurate as of this date.
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Concorde - Kansas City welcomed its newest Program Director earlier this spring when Francess Hawkins assumed the leadership role for the campus's Medical Assistant and Medical Office Administrator programs. She fills the duties held by Tracy Baldomino, who became that campus's, Academic Dean.

Let's take a few moments to learn more about Francess and her work with the Medical Assistant and Medical Office Administrator students.

And, please help us welcome Francess to the Concorde family.

Where are you from originally?

I was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa.

What were you doing before you got to Concorde?

I worked as a Medical Assistant (MA) and Medical Assistant with Limited Radiography Tech (MALRT) Program Director for Vatterott Educational Centers from March 2015 to April 2017. I also was a Certified Medical Assistant for Cardiology and Pediatrics with Unity Point Clinics in Iowa.

What is your educational and teaching background?

As a Program Director at Vatterott, I had to teach along with running the departments. My educational back is... I have an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting from Kaplan University (2009). I'm working on a bachelor's in health care management through Bellevue University (Feb. 2017-present).

What do you hope to do with the MA/MOA programs at Concorde - Kansas City?

My hope for my career at Concorde is to help as many students realize the importance of not only beginning their journey in health care but completing it as well. So many times, we get caught up in our day-to-day experiences, and we give up on anything that challenges us or does not come easy. If I can help even one student understand that what we do today helps to shape our tomorrow, then I will have done what I was supposed to do. I want them to come in as they are and leave as a better thinker, problem solver and just in a better place than before.

We'd like to know a little about you. Do you have any hobbies you enjoy?

I enjoy spending my free time with my two daughters. We love watching movies, eating out or fixing new dishes to try. A book I'm currently reading is, The Year of Yes, by Shonda Rhimes. My favorite movie of all time would have to be Imitation of Life, second version. And my favorite TV shows are Law and Order, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago PD.

Any hidden talents?

No hidden talents... at least, not that I know of.

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  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.