Student Testimonials

Valerie Ellis

Valerie Ellis

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Class Speciality: Orthopaedic Reconstruction & Trauma

Company Placement: ATEC Spine (AlphaTec Spine)

Tell me a little about your background.

Worked for a medical consulting company for a year. Decided I loved being in the OR and medical device sales, which brought me to MSC.

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

Grew up in the medical industry with a surgeon father and grandfather. Have always had the most appreciation for the industry. Wanted to make my mark in whichever way possible.

How did you learn about Medical Sales College?

Referral ? Libby Smith.

What ultimately made you decide to attend?

Talking with the very educated staff throughout the application process.

Why should someone attend Medical Sales College?

The instructors have amazing knowledge that is crucial when entering the field. They prepare you for real life situations and allow you to be the most educated in the lot.

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

My training experience at MSC was unlike any other. It was fast-paced and extremely beneficial. I couldn?t imagine being in the field without it.

What is your current job like?

Current job is amazing. So happy I attended MSC, which gave me this opportunity.

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?

I was very particular about my location of job at first. Then I opened my eyes to moving and the calls started flowing in. I ended up moving to San Francisco and am loving it!