Ultimate Medical Academy

Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is a nonprofit career education school that grants associate degrees and training in the allied health field. The institution also provides continuing medical education (CME) to more than 30,000 physicians, nurses and other medical professionals annually.

UMA is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

As of July 2021, UMA has more than 69,000 alumni and more than 10,000 students nationwide.

History
The school first operated in Clearwater, FL in 1993 as Ultimate Learning Center, Inc. In January 2005, Ultimate Medical Academy, LLC acquired the school and expanded its program offerings, including the launch of online programs in 2009. Clinical and Patient Educators Association acquired Ultimate Medical Academy in March 2015. In July 2021, the school signed an articulation agreement with Florida A&M University whereby academy alumni may apply qualifying transfer credits directly toward the attainment of their bachelor’s degree at the university.