Candidate:

Mr. Innovative Nigerian Pharmacist

About Me:

I am a Nigerian Pharmacist with six-plus years of experience in pharmaceutical sales, I am passionate about access to medicines to underserved populations. I became passionate about access to healthcare after losing my dad to a stroke when I was 9. I also lost my aunt to breast cancer when I was 17 and these two experiences sparked a passion in me to help others.

Schools:

Target School: NYU Stern

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Jos

Undergrad Major: Pharmacy

GPA: 4.43

GRE: 310

Age: 33, Ethnicity: Black or African American

Other Degree/Certification: B. Pharm

School Name: University of Jos

Extracurriculars: Basketball, Mentorship club

Work History:

Title: Key account manager

Industry: Healthcare

Company: Other

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 2 mos

Title: Medical Sales Representative

Industry: Healthcare

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

After losing my dad, it affected my academic performance and I was withdrawn from school. Upon seeing how it affected my mum, I made a commitment to make lifestyle changes and on a second try, I graduated high school in the top 1% of my class and graduated volley manga cum laude.

Post MBA Goal:

Post MBA: I want to take up a product manager role in a global biotechnology organization with a specific focus on improving access to healthcare in underserved populations. Alternatively, I also desire to take up a healthcare consulting role with the aim of solving access to healthcare problems in underserved populations.