A hopeful non-trad....

[MBA_Doc]

Hi Folks!


I'm 36, married with 2 kids, have a Master's in computer science, and an MBA from the University of Chicago (the 2nd ranked MBA program in the world). I have spent more than 10 years working for various management consulting firms dealing with strategic, marketing and finance issues.

OK....now lets take a deep breath.... why medical school you ask?

Coz its what I've always wanted to do. Can I do what I'm doing right now well? Yes. Do I hate what I'm doing right now? No. Do I want to be doing something that I imagine I'd really love. YES.

As you can imagine, this is a big deal for me. I'm giving up a lot, hopefully to gain a lot. And I'm not talking about $$. But you know what? I love taking prereqs and going to school. I love being taught. I love the no-pressure atmosphere (yes, I said no-pressure, trust me I have experienced some pretty stressful and high-impact work situations where a wrong decision could bankrupt a company). I love learning I guess is what I'm saying.

Do I think I'll do well? Yes. I hope so......


Anyway, just wanted to intro myself to everyone.

Cheers!
Ken

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[gdk]

good luck MBA_doc. i'm right there with you. i really enjoy the pre-req classes too.. after undergrad and grad school plus working in engineering for 8 years, i'm looking forward to starting a second career.

 

[Ryo-Ohki]

When did the University of Chicago become the 2nd ranked MBA program in the world?

 

[thanks_sdn_2005]

MBA_doc

I am in the same boat with you, a non-traditional student, 33 years old. ..expect I don't have an MBA

with your academic background and working experience....
I am sure you are well prepare for premed and med school.



Ryo-Ohki :
"When did the University of Chicago become the 2nd ranked MBA program in the world? "

I will have to agree with you If Michigan is not #2 MBA school.
then I don't think University of Chicago is.
GO BLUE

Good luck MBA_DOC

john

 

[Tezzie]

Originally posted by Ryo-Ohki
When did the University of Chicago become the 2nd ranked MBA program in the world?

Since when did SDN turn into [insert lame board name here]?

I hate when people start talking and say :

"Yale and Stanford have nothing on Harvard law"
"Although Harvard tries it's just not Hopkins med"
"Yale MBA is just lame! It's just not Harvard"
"Anyone who chooses Penn over S/Y/H/P is a loser"
... and the list goes on!

So what if it's not #2 (there are soooo many rankings out there today that i am sure it is #2 somewhere)?

 

[28129]

Originally posted by Tezzie
Since when did SDN turn into [insert lame board name here]?

I hate when people start talking and say :

"Yale and Stanford have nothing on Harvard law"
"Although Harvard tries it's just not Hopkins med"
"Yale MBA is just lame! It's just not Harvard"
"Anyone who chooses Penn over S/Y/H/P is a loser"
... and the list goes on!

So what if it's not #2 (there are soooo many rankings out there today that i am sure it is #2 somewhere)?

This is the first time I'm in full agreement with you.

 

[deez4life]

Originally posted by Ryo-Ohki
When did the University of Chicago become the 2nd ranked MBA program in the world?

I recall that UChicago is a top 3 MBA program for virtually every concentration as rated by BusinessWeek. These rankings, not US News, are the only ones that really matter on Wall Street.

 

[Ryo-Ohki]

No kidding? Interesting.

 

[MBA_Doc]

Yeah, at the time I graduated, the U of C was ranked #2 by Business Week. I think its still up there in the top 3 or 4.

Of course, not that it matters now.....

Do you folks think U of C Med School would look at that kind of background and go hmmmmm?


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[Tezzie]

MBA_doc obviously you want to stay in Chicago for med school right?

I am not so sure how UChicago med will see it but i think you should definately have a shot at Loyola and UIC.