Student Testimonials

Chanda Smith

Hometown: Union, MS

Class Speciality: Spine

Company Placement: Intrepid Medical

Tell me a little about your background.

With degrees in Psychology and post-operative nursing, orthospine and neuro were of interest to me long ago. I was captivated by biologics and regenerative medicine properties the first week of class.

Why were you interested in pursuing medical sales as a career?

I am passionate about the newest medical technology getting to the surgeons for better outcomes for patients.

How did you learn about Medical Sales College?

I learned of MSC through Google while searching for medical sales jobs. I read many wonderful reviews of your reputation from previous students and was certain it was the institution for me.

What ultimately made you decide to attend?

The synopsis of the curriculum let me know MSC would provide a wealth of information in both sales and anatomy/physiology.

Please describe your training experience at Medical Sales College.

I am so impressed that I want to go back and audit extremities. The professors were so experienced. The daily regiment of covering pertinent content and from a variety of sources paired with the experience of each instructor gave everyone the opportunity to succeed. I felt more than supported and encouraged throughout the 340 hours. The environment for learning also fostered friendships from the whole class I will carry for the rest of my career.

Why should someone attend Medical Sales College?

Students should attend MSC for quality instruction so specific and so successful it cannot be found anywhere else. Job placement services and the instructors along with ?sales week? are invaluable.

How long did you try to get into the industry before attending MSC? What was that experience like?

I had only applied for a pharmaceutical sales position once in 2011.

Please briefly explain your job interview process with your hiring company.

My interview process went exactly as we covered in class. Questions about myself directly from my resume were the majority, paired with, ?Tell me how you will manage your days and keep good records.?

What is your current job like?

I am studying products and identifying who I will see in Mississippi for a territory first. Second, I will go for training for biologics when scheduled. I do not have a date of yet.

What do you know now that you wish you had known before entering the industry/attending Medical Sales College?

I should have attended ten years ago. Had I known about it I would have.
Thank you sincerely to Medical Sales College. I could not have a new start without this program. I cannot believe something this wonderful has opened up for me- so thankful.

What was the most valuable thing you learned at Medical Sales College/What piece of training do you use the most in your day-to-day activities?

Gaining confidence in myself was the most important for me. Also the process of researching any technology/ procedure and finding the value to the physician or patient while providing peer-review journal articles.