Meet Ohio State’s MBA Class Of 2019

Alisha Kamboj 

Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University 

Describe yourself in 15 words or less: Aspiring physician leader with a global focus

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Fun Fact About Yourself: I have a black belt in Taekwondo, a Korean martial arts form.

Undergraduate School and Major: 

Undergraduate School: The Ohio State University (Class of 2014)

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with honors research distinction

Minor: Spanish

Professional School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine (Class of 2019)

Doctor of Medicine Candidate

Employers and Job Titles Since Graduation:  N/A

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: I consider my greatest accomplishment thus far to be my cultivation of a passion for service. This desire to pay it forward has allowed me to invest my time in several non-profit organizations, free clinics in the Columbus community, and international service trips to multiple countries in Latin America. Recently, I derived immense fulfillment upon traveling to El Progreso, Honduras, where I was able to aid in the delivery of free medical care to over 800 individuals as a member of a multidisciplinary team. It is my aspiration that this purposeful practice will allow me to make a positive difference in the lives of others over the course of my academic journey.

Looking back on your experience, what one piece of advice would you give to future business school applicants? The one piece of advice I would give to future business school applicants is to stay true to their intentions. Albeit simple, this advice transcends most components of the application process, from writing genuine essays to representing passions and experiences in a sincere manner in an admissions interview.

What was the key factor that led you to choose this program for your full-time MBA and why was it so important to you? One of the key factors that motivated me to choose this program for my full-time MBA was the interconnectedness of The Ohio State University’s undergraduate campus with the Fisher College of Business and the College of Medicine. I saw this factor as an opportunity to access a vast and diverse network of students, alumni, professors, and business leaders, both in our community and around the globe. It is a tremendous honor to earn an MBA from an institution that has already provided me with a plethora of outstanding mentors and a world-class education over the last seven years.

What would success look like to you after your first year of business school? As I envision the successful application of skills and knowledge acquired from one year of business school (and subsequently, a dual MD/MBA degree) at the beginning of my medical career, a few thoughts come to mind. As a resident, I will draw from the team-based approach and problem-solving expertise cultivated at the Fisher College of Business to more efficiently manage challenging patient care scenarios. As an attending physician, I will confidently guide inter-departmental collaboration, coordinate organizational strategy, and represent physicians around a business table. Finally, as a leader in global health, I will employ my knowledge of systems and operations to provide healthcare to those who are unable to afford it and, ultimately, improve their standard of living.