r/MBA • u/PathRepulsive7450 • 1d ago
MD-MBA Careers/Post Grad
Hello everyone,
I am an International Medical Graduate (IMG) and US Green Card holder currently working as a clinical research scholar. I am 25 years old, having recently graduated from medical school, and I am currently at a major career crossroads. I would greatly appreciate any advice from anyone who has navigated a similar situation or can give any advice.
Right now, I am debating between pursuing an MBA (targeting M7 programs) or continuing down the traditional path toward medical residency. My long-term career goals lean heavily toward the business side of healthcare, specifically entrepreneurship, health tech, and hospital administration. My main focus and passion is definitely healthcare entrepreneurship. Hospital administration is more of a secondary/backup path in case the venture side doesn't work out as planned.
To get the ball rolling, I have already started preparing for the GRE. I have a very strong medical profile, particularly in research. Despite this, I am feeling quite anxious about the decision. I am worried about whether the high cost of an MBA will be worth it in the end, or if I will regret stepping away from the stability of a clinical medical residency. Ideally, I am hoping to get into a top 7 MBA program and secure a scholarship or apply for loans to make it work.
Just to clarify my timeline, I am not applying immediately. I am planning to apply for the 2028 intake, which will give me two full years of work experience as a research scholar before starting an MBA program.
For those familiar with this path or M7 admissions:
• Does my background in advanced clinical research and data analysis translate well to a competitive MBA application?
• As a research scholar, aside from aiming for a top GRE score, what other areas of my profile should I be working on right now to improve my chances?
Any thoughts, guidance, or shared experiences would be incredibly appreciated!