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In this episode, two PhDs - Ish and Sydney - jump on to share how they navigated the leap from academia to strategy consulting at BCG and L.E.K. Ish and Sydney are friends and colleagues, having both attended the University of Michigan.

After sharing their stories, including case prep hacks and resources, they share about the upcoming Midwest Healthcare Case Competition (MHCC). Registrations are open until September 27 for this competition exclusive to advanced degree candidates (PhD/JD/MD/Masters/postdoc/etc.).

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S8E5: How to Transition from PhD to Consulting: Ish (BCG) and Sydney's (L.E.K.) Stories