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Medicine to Consulting

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Hi there, I have coached several doctors from the NHS (and also outside the UK) for consulting roles and also met quite a few while at McKinsey. A couple of observations: 1. You can often transition without an additiona ... (read entire answer)

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Hi! Nice decision to enter management consulting! Happy to share my insights from Germany: I had a lot of colleagues with a medical background at McKinsey. From my point of view a “target medical school” does not exist ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, As my colleagues said, so much thoughts and little structure (first thing to practice ;)) To add my 2 cents to your main questions: When considering your A-Level percentages, it's essential to understand how t ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, 1) Compared to undergraduate degrees, it is more difficult or easier to get into MBB with MD qualification? If you are applying for the same position, the bar from their side will be the same. If not done alre ... (read entire answer)

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1. Yes they will but mainly if your university is considered a target school for them for your degree 2. Yes this is not an issue. Not having practiced medicine is a slight disadvantage but you'll be fine in this regar ... (read entire answer)

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That will not be a target school for them, but they are likely to accept your application and consider interviewing you. You'll have to network a bit to increase your chances of getting the interview (you'll also need t ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, This is a great set of questions! Now, I have a general answer, and then a list of relevant Q&As that should greatly help you. If you are genuinely interested in transitioning to consulting, your best ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, Short answer: Yes, I know plenty of MDs who have gone into consulting 1. Yes, but an MBA is the safest/most direct route. The MD/MBA was quite common 2. Honestly, both. Why not, right? That said, within ... (read entire answer)

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Hi, Healthcare practise within MBB is growing and there are definitely opportunities for people like you with medicine background to join these companies. 1. In terms of which companies are hiring specifically in Ind ... (read entire answer)

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Hey Matt, I've already answered you privately to this question, but would like to leave my answer here because it might benefit other people in similar situations: As Juan Pablo already refferred, getting into MBB ... (read entire answer)

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