Non-traditional path, want advice

I recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS in biomolecular science and English. I graduated with a 3.6 GPA. I am originally pre-med and have taken the MCAT and am applying to medical school, but I have always had an interest in business and will be taking a gap year this upcoming year to get my Masters of Management from the Ross School of Business.

I have never had an internship in finance as all my extracurriculars have been more centered on medicine (research, volunteering, etc.). However, I am wondering what my path to IB would be as I start my Masters next month and obtain my degree May 2020. Do I recruit for full time or summer analyst programs? Any other advice?

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