Why Tuck?

Coming into business school, I wanted to establish lifelong friendships with my classmates and build a great professional network. During my admissions visit to Tuck, I noticed that my tour guide said hello to every person that we passed in the hallways. I remember that she pointed out that Tuck is a relatively small school where you get to know everyone in your class. She also talked about a tight-knit community where students come to learn for two years and make great friendships. I knew that Tuck would be the perfect business school for me.

Pivoting Professionally

Prior to business school, I worked as a medical device engineer. I knew that I would need to develop my general management skill set in order to reach my career goal of running a business in health care. Tuck has been a great way to make that transition. The first-year core curriculum introduced me to a wide range of subjects, such as accounting and operations, while my second-year electives have allowed me to dive deeper into specific courses, such as brand management and innovation strategy. I now have an expanded understanding of what it takes to run a business and can more effectively collaborate with my colleagues across functions to succeed.

A New Perspective on Health Care

For my First-Year Project (FYP), I worked with a medical device entrepreneur to determine if there is a market for a novel medical implant. While my background in new product development was useful, this was the first time I helped develop a business plan. My FYP team evaluated the target patients, the target physicians, and the ideal workflow for the new medical product by interviewing physicians and nurses at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. I enjoyed trying to find a product strategy that would benefit the most patients and not disrupt the routine workflow of health care providers. I also really appreciated the opportunity to look at health care from a completely different perspective.