To prepare future Medical Assistants for successful healthcare careers through structured externship experiences that connect classroom learning with hands-on clinical practice and patient-centered care.
To be a premier clinical learning partner recognized for developing skilled, confident, and compassionate Medical Assistants who are prepared to meet the evolving needs of healthcare and the communities we serve.
The Henry Ford Health Medical Assistant Externship Program provides students with structured, hands-on clinical experiences in ambulatory care settings throughout Southeast Michigan.
Students work alongside experienced healthcare professionals to develop and strengthen essential skills, including:
Externship placements are designed to support the transition from classroom learning to real-world clinical practice while preparing students for successful careers as Medical Assistants.
ACEMAPP is a product of Michigan Health Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to create products and provide services their partners rely on to build health professional capacity. Learn more at mhc.org.
