Hello all,
Not sure if I am posting in the right subforum (mods, please move if possible), but I'd like a little bit of advice.
I have a BSBA and am now being presented with the opportunity to further my education (and career aspirations).
Most of my experience is non-clinical in various facets of business management but I really would like to get into medicine. Being nearly 35, I do understand that after the perquisite education, intern, and residency requirements I would be in my 40's before I am "on my own".
What are the downsides of getting into medicine at a later age? Anything I should be prepared for?
Currently, I work in Administration for a local hospital. To get into any of the senior-level positions, an MBA or MHA is required. That is an option as well. The upside of both options are that since my employer is an academic hospital, they offer a tuition benefit that would cover roughly 30-50% of education expenses, depending on program selection.
I considered studying for both, but it's probably not feasible.
As far as debt goes, I know that going the med route would mean more debt, but which route would allow me to be able to "afford" the associated program's debt?
Any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you!
Not sure if I am posting in the right subforum (mods, please move if possible), but I'd like a little bit of advice.
I have a BSBA and am now being presented with the opportunity to further my education (and career aspirations).
Most of my experience is non-clinical in various facets of business management but I really would like to get into medicine. Being nearly 35, I do understand that after the perquisite education, intern, and residency requirements I would be in my 40's before I am "on my own".
What are the downsides of getting into medicine at a later age? Anything I should be prepared for?
Currently, I work in Administration for a local hospital. To get into any of the senior-level positions, an MBA or MHA is required. That is an option as well. The upside of both options are that since my employer is an academic hospital, they offer a tuition benefit that would cover roughly 30-50% of education expenses, depending on program selection.
I considered studying for both, but it's probably not feasible.
As far as debt goes, I know that going the med route would mean more debt, but which route would allow me to be able to "afford" the associated program's debt?
Any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you!
