The Consulting community prepares physician-innovators for healthcare consulting careers and expert advisory roles.
Community overview
Mission: Build a pipeline of physicians ready to drive strategic change at healthcare organizations and consulting firms.
Focus areas:
- Healthcare strategy consulting
- Management consulting case prep
- Expert network participation
- Pharma/biotech advisory
- Hospital system consulting
Regular programming
| Event | Frequency | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Case Prep Sessions | Weekly (Tue 7pm PT) | Practice consulting cases in small groups |
| Consultant Spotlights | Biweekly | Panels with MDs in consulting |
| Expert Network 101 | Monthly | How to join and succeed in expert networks |
Resources
Slack channel
#consulting — Main community channel
Case library
Practice cases and frameworks
Career pathways
Management consulting
- Target firms: McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, Accenture
- Typical roles: Healthcare practice, life sciences strategy
- Prep timeline: 6-12 months of case practice
Expert networks
- Platforms: GLG, Guidepoint, AlphaSights
- Engagement: Paid consultations ($300-1000/hour)
- Topics: Clinical expertise, market insights
Advisory boards
- Types: Pharma advisory, startup advisory, hospital boards
- Compensation: Honoraria, equity, or retainer-based
Start with expert networks
Expert network calls are the fastest way to get paid consulting experience. Most MDs can start within 2-4 weeks of signing up.