Did you know consulting is a promising career option for Ph.D.s? It is a common misconception that consulting is restricted to people with a business background. However, anyone trained with advanced analytical skills (M.S., Ph.D., M.D., J.D., etc.) are suitable for the job. Understandably, going into something you are not professionally trained for can be overwhelming and intimidating. But with the right guidance, you can take those first steps into developing your career.

But what is consulting and how do you learn more about it? Consulting is the business of providing expert advice to help people solve problems in various specializations. This process is a dynamic interaction between a client (who has a problem or question) and an analytical individual (who can structure the issue and systematically work through it). Additionally, the hiring process is unique and requires a bit of preparation.

Enventure San Antonio started a Consulting Club to provide the resources, guidance, and practice to anyone interested in a consulting career. Enventure San Antonio is a community-driven organization that promotes life science entrepreneurship and innovation in San Antonio. Many of the members, including the founders, are students at UT Health.

EnventureSA’s Consulting Club is a peer-to-peer mentoring program that allows trainees to acquire skillsets, methodologies, and approaches commonly used in the field. As with any skill, improvement comes with practice. Consulting club provides a supportive working space for anyone interested in gaining translatable skills.

During our first session in March, we presented an introduction to consulting. We plan to meet every week to practice as much as possible. After a brief pause to comply with social distancing efforts, we have now started hosting virtual sessions every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re experienced within the consulting field or new to the case interview process, EnventureSA’s Consulting Club has something for you!

Email Justin at Justin@enventure.org for info.