Would a business masters negatively affect my chances at an admission?

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Kikara

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Currently on a waitlist and working on my plan B. I have thought about different options if I don't get accepted this year. Would doing a business management masters negatively affect my application? Would the schools see this as a lack of commitment to medicine? I would think that business is pretty useful in virtually all industries including medicine, but I'm not sure how the adcoms see it. What is your opinion?
 
I don't think it will have much effect one way or the other. Maybe indirectly negative if it prevents you from being able to get better clinical experience/research/etc...

Just don't say "It was my Plan B" in an interview if someone asks about it.
 
I knew someone who got into medical school after completing a MBA in health admin. He also got his shadowing/clinical hours working in the same hospital.

He said during interviews he elaborated on how his MBA reinforced his decision to pursue MD. So, I wouldn't see anything detrimental if you have a master in business.
 
Thanks everyone for the response! I understand it won't really add to my application but I'm glad that it doesn't negatively affect it.
 
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