Hospitals celebrate Medical Assistant Program graduates

Date: 07/28/2026

Northern Light Mayo, CA Dean, and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals are proud to celebrate the graduation of their latest class of medical assistants. Six individuals successfully completed the program requirements, became certified clinical medical assistants, and started new careers in Northern Light Health’s Corinth, Dover-Foxcroft, Newport, and Unity health centers.

The new medical assistants were presented with certificates at a recent ceremony held at Mayo Hospital. Friends, family, and hospital staff were in attendance to celebrate with the program graduates.

Medical assistants are an essential part of the healthcare team, supporting physicians, family nurse practitioners, and physician associates with patient care in a medical practice setting. They help patients prepare for appointments, take vital signs, document medical histories, and more. Medical assistants can even continue their education and training to pursue careers in nursing, medical practice management, and other areas.

“We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments,” says Nikki Chadwick, RN, MSN, CPHQ, vice president of Education and Preparedness, Northern Light Mayo, CA Dean, and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals and a course instructor. “Their passion for helping others and dedication to lifelong learning will serve them well as they begin this exciting new chapter.”

Pictured, from left to right, are Medical Assistant Program graduates Cody Chambers, Stephen Maynard, Matthew Burdin, Stephanie Hunter, Anne McDougal, and Kenzie Dupray.