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MD seeking MBA |
| Message Name: |
How did you find this job? |
| Date Posted: |
08/10/2001 |
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I graduated from medical school in May, and I've just started at a healthcare IT company.
(Medicine to the business world is a really tough adjustment, by the way - I should probably lower my expectations of myself, but being a perfectionist physician, it's kind of difficult. I'm sure you all can relate).
I had a job offer from a strategy consulting firm and turned it down for this - more real-life, real-world work experience. The pay is a multiple of my residency salary. Mostly management work - almost no hands-on tech.
I think this industry is a great opportunity for physicians who are interested in getting their feet wet in business but without the huge
'career-breaker' air that consulting and I-banking have. All you docs know how healthcare IT is a huge topic among strategy-minded clinicians. And clinicians are highly valued in this industry. |
| Message: |
And what computer background did you have?
I am a senior medical student and am thinking of making a career switch... I have extensive computer background and would like to explore the field of healthcare IT.
Any ideas, hints or contacts you may be willing to share?
Thanks!!
MS
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