CapYear is a healthcare career platform that connects pre-medical and pre-physician assistant students with paid clinical job opportunities and provides online certification training. The company offers a state-licensed medical assistant certification program delivered 100% online in as little as nine weeks, along with a job board where healthcare employers can source screened candidates for entry-level clinical positions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Pre-medical and pre-physician assistant students often struggle to find entry-level clinical positions because they lack the certifications and direct connections to healthcare employers. Traditional medical assistant training programs are costly and time-intensive, creating a significant barrier for students who need clinical experience to advance their careers.
Solution
CapYear provides an integrated platform that combines clinical job placement with accessible certification training. The company operates a job board where healthcare employers post paid clinical positions and receive screened candidates, while its CapYear Academy offers a state-licensed medical assistant certification program that is 100% online and on-demand. The program can be completed in as little as nine weeks and includes live support from physicians, PAs, and nurses. CapYear also provides resources and guides to help candidates navigate the gap year process and prepare for graduate healthcare programs.
Target Audience
Primary users are pre-medical and pre-physician assistant students seeking clinical experience and certification, as well as healthcare employers looking to fill entry-level clinical positions with motivated candidates.
Features
- Online medical assistant certification program completable in as little as 9 weeks with live instructor support from physicians, PAs, and nurses
- Dedicated job board where candidates can find and apply directly to paid clinical positions across various specialties
- Employer-side candidate screening and delivery of qualified applicants directly to hiring managers
- Pre-health club partnership program offering exclusive training and programming for student organizations
- Resource library including a GapYear Guide and other professional development materials for aspiring clinicians