Student Testimonials

Abby Younger

Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Class Speciality: 12-Week Extremities and Orthopaedic Reconstruction & Trauma

Company Placement: Alphatec Spine

Tell me a little about your background.

I attended the University of Illinois and graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology on the physical therapy track.

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

I became interested in medical sales because of my uncle who is an orthopedic surgeon and I enjoy being on my toes and have a competitive/driven personality that I felt would excel in sales.

How did you learn about Medical Sales College?

I learned about MSC through my uncle's sales representatives.

What ultimately made you decide to attend?

I decided to attend MSC after the webinar that Jim Rogers hosted as part of the admissions process.

Please describe your training experience at Medical Sales College.

The training at MSC was very beneficial. I learned how to network, interview, speak confidently, and apply my biology background in a new sales perspective.

Why should someone attend Medical Sales College?

Someone should attend MSC to increase their confidence in the field, and to know exactly what to expect as a representative.

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

Less than 6 months.

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

I had one formal in-person interview, two dinners with the team, and then got offered the job.

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?

The most valuable thing I learned at MSC was how to speak and sell myself, what a rep does, and what is expected of them in the field.