Should I go to medschool for biotech ER?
Background: Recent grad from semi-target with economics degree. Starting at a FoF / allocator in a month or so.
I plan to pivot to sell side research ASAP as my eventual goal is to be in a L/S equity seat.
Out of all sectors, biotech & life sciences is my favorite by far. I find it 10x more interesting than anything else. My absolute dream job would be at a biotech HF.
I do not have the background for it at all. Have seen a few folks in biotech ER from non-science backgrounds but seems like they landed during the biotech bull run.
Would it be worth it for me to do a post-bacc, MCAT and apply for med school, then recruit for biotech ER or direct L/S out of an MD program? I am on a clear path to making a doctor's salary over the next 5-10 years but I know I would be happiest covering biotech.
Note that cost would likely not be an issue. I am not rich, but have a rich relative who would cover med if I got in. But opportunity cost could be huge, I'm getting paid ~100k in my current seat.
Also thought about it, can’t believe that it’s worth it. IMO it’d be very hard to get in + succeed in med school when your real passion is so tangential. Life is too short to do something like that; imo maybe do MS in biotech at a place with looser recs and then recruit for biotech ER/IB/consulting or even biotech BD. Obviously can’t be picky, but I would imagine it’s doable with grind and networking. Or even try to find a biotech BD job at a startup out of your current role.
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