About Us

At Pima Medical, your success is our priority! We are dedicated to providing in-demand, hands-on education for our students.

Pima Medical Institute is an employee-owned, private, accredited medical career college. Established in 1972, we focus on educating students to become career ready, focusing exclusively on healthcare professions, including medical, dental and veterinary fields. Our curriculum includes certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree and master’s degree programs.
photo of Richard Luebke Sr in a vintage photo with a nursing assistant class
Student smiling at the camera in blue cap and gown and wearing sunglasses.

More than 50 years of Educating the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals

Since opening our first campus in Tucson, Arizona, in 1972, ÍâÍøÌìÌà has remained focused on one purpose: improving the quality of people’s lives by providing the best value in medical career education.

What began as a single campus preparing nursing assistants has grown into one of the nation’s leading providers of allied health education. Today, more than 175,000 professional graduates have launched careers serving patients in hospitals, physician offices, dental practices, rehabilitation centers, veterinary clinics, specialty healthcare facilities and communities across the country.

Students can choose from more than 30 certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs offered through 16 campuses across the western United States, along with hybrid and online learning opportunities designed to help students pursue their education while balancing work and life.

Whether students are preparing for their first healthcare career or advancing an existing one, our focus remains the same: providing hands-on education, experienced instructors, career-focused training and the support students need to succeed.

Our Story

ÍâÍøÌìÌà was founded by Richard Luebke Sr. and his wife, JoAnn, who believed students deserved access to quality healthcare education that could change the trajectory of their lives.

As healthcare evolved and the need for skilled allied health professionals continued to grow, ÍâÍøÌìÌà expanded alongside the communities it serves. New campuses opened throughout the western United States, additional healthcare programs were introduced and online education offerings created greater access for students nationwide.

Today, second-generation leaders Mark Luebke and Richard (Dick) Luebke Jr. continue the family’s commitment to student success. Their leadership reflects the same values that have guided the institution for more than five decades: putting students first, supporting employees, partnering with employers and helping strengthen the healthcare workforce.

While much has changed since 1972, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to improving lives through education.

Leadership Rooted in Family and Purpose

As co-CEOs, Mark Luebke and Richard (Dick) Luebke Jr. continue the vision established by their father more than 50 years ago. Their leadership emphasizes innovation while staying true to the values that have defined ÍâÍøÌìÌà since its founding.

They believe that every student deserves an opportunity to build a meaningful healthcare career and that education has the power to strengthen families, communities and the healthcare industry.

At ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ, students aren’t simply enrolling in a college, they’re joining a community committed to helping them succeed.

Serving Communities Across the West

ÍâÍøÌìÌà proudly serves students in the following ground campus locations.

Arizona

Colorado

California

Nevada

Looking Ahead

Healthcare continues to evolve, creating new opportunities for skilled, allied health professionals. ÍâÍøÌìÌà remains committed to preparing graduates with the knowledge, clinical experience and confidence employers need today and tomorrow.

More than five decades after opening our doors, our mission remains unchanged: improving the quality of people’s lives by providing the best value in medical career education.

We are proud of where we’ve been and excited about where we’re going.