DrDanish wrote:
Hello. I am a dentist with 2.5 years of work exp (ISB considers medical fields' internships as work exp so thats 3.5 for ISB) in private clinics and 1.5 years (simultaneously) with a corporate dental insurance company.
I have always been in leadership and management positions for college life (general secretary of my college and other posts). I want to pursue a career around management in healthcare/pharma and consulting/ strategy in healthcare. I am open to exploring new fields too. My ECE converted GPA is 3.72/4.00. My GMAT score is 670 (Q45 V37) although I am trying to give it another shot. I have community service experience with 2 non profits in teaching underprivileged children english and math in a public garden and helping start up a hospital in a rural area. I was also among the top students nationally in IGCSE by Cambridge.
I look at ISB and universities in the UK and Europe. Extra cirriculars include representing my college for football (best player of the tournament) and debate competitions.
Do i stand a real shot at this? Because I know very few people who deviated from my background like this. What universities do you recommend I look at? I know I am on the lesser side of workexp but I can't wait any longer because I know for sure that this is what i want to do. I'll have close to 3 years workexp when i apply later this year.
Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
Hi
DrDanish so nice to see prospective candidates from diverse backgrounds on this platform. Though your background as a medical practitioner is certainly an advantage during the competitive admissions process, your goals narrative will require proper due diligence. For example, you will need to address why you want to get into healthcare consulting given your prior career choice in dental healthcare as a medical professional. Applying to a global B-school with a few years of experience will also require some rationalization.
To demonstrate your ‘fit’ with the ISB PGP (or any other school), you must connect the cases/projects you have worked on to draw insights about the healthcare industry section you are most interested in (post-PGP). As a dental healthcare practitioner, how would your experience and knowledge of the on-ground problems in the pharma/healthcare industry make you a valuable resource in an MBA program as well as in roles that you will pursue thereafter, especially in consulting? You experience in dental insurance can add an extra layer of interest. This narrative will carry a lot of weight in the admissions process at Top Business Schools.
Pro Tip: Demonstrate how ISB fits into the picture with your healthcare goals. The information you find on Google is often generic. It's best to engage in conversations with alumni and current students who have navigated MBA programs and post-MBA journeys. Their insights provide a realistic view beyond the marketing message. I recommend reaching out to Indian alums from various schools and/or current students to gain firsthand insights into their experiences, challenges, and market realities. Additionally, examine the recruitment stats to understand the landscape better. Showcase thorough research into the "uniqueness" of the ISB PGP program from a healthcare sector viewpoint to stand out. Understand the school, its alumni network, and industry recruiters to align with your post-PGP healthcare consulting career expectations. Use these conversations to add authenticity to your goals essays. Reading into their responses can help you set the right expectations.
Your GMAT has room for improvement. I suggest targeting above 80th percentile in individual sections. While you are a diversity candidate, you should show that you did not take your GMAT prep lightly. Your ECs are good and have the potential for narrative shaping. Reach out should you want to have a candid discussion about your profile in detail.
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07 Apr 2024, 23:59
