Alison received her degree as a Physician Assistant in 2005 from the New York Institute of Technology, graduating with honors and as the president of her class. Since earning her PA degree in 2005, Alison has maintained her national certification with the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. While training, Alison developed a passion for endocrinology. She spent much of her time working side-by-side with physicians at hospitals affiliated with Weil Cornell, Stony Brook, and the Long Island Jewish Medical Center.