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Hey everyone,
I'm an M1 (now an M2 as of fall 2014) at an MD school. When applying to medical school, I aimed to get into a school with an MD/MBA program, but it didn't happen (oh well). Trying to look on the positive side, I was thinking about getting an MBA between 3rd and 4th years from a 1-year MBA program. This means I would still graduate in 5-years like the typical MD/MBA. I already talked with my school's administration, and they're completely fine with and supportive of the idea.
I came to med school directly from undergrad, where I earned a Minor in Business. I have some work experience as a student leader and >2years of part time research. I'm beefing up my "business application" in medical school through lots of experience and leadership, and I plan on taking the GMAT this summer (update: scored >700). Despite all this, I still presume my biggest drawback when applying will be my lack of "true business experience." That being said, I'm hoping things pan out and I can get into one of the better 1-year MBA programs.
What I'm wondering is:
I'm an M1 (now an M2 as of fall 2014) at an MD school. When applying to medical school, I aimed to get into a school with an MD/MBA program, but it didn't happen (oh well). Trying to look on the positive side, I was thinking about getting an MBA between 3rd and 4th years from a 1-year MBA program. This means I would still graduate in 5-years like the typical MD/MBA. I already talked with my school's administration, and they're completely fine with and supportive of the idea.
I came to med school directly from undergrad, where I earned a Minor in Business. I have some work experience as a student leader and >2years of part time research. I'm beefing up my "business application" in medical school through lots of experience and leadership, and I plan on taking the GMAT this summer (update: scored >700). Despite all this, I still presume my biggest drawback when applying will be my lack of "true business experience." That being said, I'm hoping things pan out and I can get into one of the better 1-year MBA programs.
What I'm wondering is:
- Does anyone have any experience going this route? How do independent MBA programs view an MD student relative to the average applicant?
- Would between 3rd and 4th year be the best time? I figured getting it after 4th year would make matching a mess, and after 2nd year would make the transition into 3rd year very challenging.
- Any other thoughts, advice, etc.?
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