Student Testimonials

Riley Burns

Hometown: Mahtomedi, MN

Class Speciality: Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Reconstruction & Trauma

Company Placement: Medicore

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Tell me a little about your background.

I am from a small town in Minnesota and just graduated with my 4 year business degree. From there I jumped right into a 12-week course with Medical Sales College. I was a student athlete in college and was able to translate the skills I learned on and off the field into Medical Sales College.

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

I have always had a passion for medicine and on the other hand, I love the relationship building aspect of sales. This is the perfect field for me to fuse both of them together.

How did you learn about Medical Sales College?

I was referred by a family friend.

What ultimately made you decide to attend?

I felt that MSC would give me a leg up in getting into the field along with the confidence I needed to be successful.

Please describe your training experience at Medical Sales College.

Training at MSC was amazing. Every teacher brought a different fresh perspective that got me even more excited to get to work in the field. I would not feel as prepared as I do now without the training that MSC gave me.

Why should someone attend Medical Sales College?

Someone should attend MSC if they want to hit the ground running when they enter the medical device industry. MSC is also awesome because you get a taste of all the different specialties. This school is such a great resource after you graduate all the staff is amazing.

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 a call with one of the Medicore owners and then one of the reps. A couple days later I had another phone interview with both of the owners. The next day was an in-person interview. I then shadowed one of the reps for an entire day. Finally, I had one final in-person interview and got an offer the next day.

What is your current job like?

This is my second week of work and I am loving it. I am working under a specific rep so I help set up for cases and run trays. I get to come with them into all of their cases. I am also starting to learn the trays.

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?

Most valuable thing I learned at MSC was how to prepare and act in an interview.