mba in addition to md

[babaghannough]

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Getting into more competitive residency programs is not something to count on for any MD/MBA program (including Tufts). While some programs are certainly interested in MBA's, they are also interested in researchers and people that devote their time elsewhere. The important thing is to make the most of your program so you have something to show for it when they ask what you did. That will increase your chances.


Some Tufts advantages: done in normal 4 years, integrated with MD program, 24 hour accessible dual degree building (good for med school studying), lots of summer opportunities in Boston, no GMAT required, big cohesive group -> lots of networking capabilities, flexible program lets you focus more on your interests and less on what you don't want to learn, 1st program of its type

disads: since no GMAT required, not accredited (though programs it outsources to are), done during summers (though you have to occupy your summers with research or something else anyway), usually 1 class done during each med school semester (but replaces selective which would occupy that time anyway), no selective -> less clinical experience before rotations

thanks dude, that was really helpful..are you doing this program now?

 

[Sol Rosenberg]

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[kdburton]

i read some previous threads about dual degrees of md and mba, but i get a general feeling that a mba is pretty worthless.

in terms of the field that i want to work with, and that is pretty much third world hospital administration and construction of new buildings, is there such thing as an international business oriented mba? or what should my focus be if i also am considering getting an mph? is it worth getting an mba as well?

Many reputable schools won't let you enter their MBA programs (excluding these joint MD/MBA programs I assume) without at least a couple years of experience in the business world. One of the big things about MBA programs is that they like you to bring your past business experiences into the classroom to add to the learning environment. If you don't have any previous experience to contribute, it might not be as useful for you to do an MBA right away. Like other posters have said, there are MBA programs set up for people who are working full-time+ that many people take advantage of later on in their careers.

 

[Law2Doc]

anyone have anything to say about Tufts' MD/MBA program? while most people in this thread talked about the importance of the prestige of the business school b/c of the contacts you'll make there, tufts doesn't even have a business school and the MD/MBA program requires you to take classes at neighboring universities in boston. how beneficial would taking this program be for someone looking to get into a competitive residency and eventually running a private practice? I guess what it boils down to is, would the tufts md/mba program help you match into a more competitive residency?

Way to bring a year+ old thread back from the dead. 🙂