Self Intro/Linkedin
My name is Kohei Hasegawa, one of the emergency physicians / scientists at Mass General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. I am a native of Yokohama and came to Boston 14 years ago for emergency medicine residency training. While my original plan was to go back to Japan after the training, somehow, I’m still here. Life is full of uncertainties, which I embrace.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kohei-hasegawa-md-phd/
You have an interesting global career. How did your passion for emergency care lead you to success overseas?
I just followed my inner voice, did what I love, and tried to think out of the box. The apparent “success” was merely a given label. When I worked hard and pushed myself, people helped me. I must admit that I’ve been extremely lucky and that my career may not have reproducibility.
So far, you have developed a successful career as a medical doctor. When did you start thinking about the MBA or was it something that was always on your mind even before you started your career?
I had no plan at all. To be honest, as with many people in academia, I had little respect for the industry and did think that MBA was for people who chase money. I was premature.
During my tenure at Harvard I have published 250 papers, advanced science, and got many funding (and awards). While some may say that it is a good career as a scientist, last year, I recognized that my science would not help a single patient if I stay in this silo. Now, I needed to change.
How would you use your business studies in your career?
My next focus is the translation of our scientific discoveries into patients' lives. This journey won’t be easy because there are many barriers to doing so. The vast majority of scientific discoveries in academia fall in "the valley of death". I need to know how to work with many external partners, including the industry. I want to learn the basics of business administration and gain experience in working with people from different backgrounds.
What did you prioritize when selecting the EMBA program?
MITs’ culture (innovation, application, and craziness), strength (e.g., biomedical research), and location (I’m local). I chose the EMBA because it's part-time and the classmates are mature/experienced. So, MIT EMBA was the only program I applied to.
How did Edogijuku help you prepare for a successful interview?
Ed gave me a lot of information on MIT Sloan (including the one from his previous EMBA applicants), which helped me prepare for and expect what would be asked. And the general strategy—stemming from your themes—was essential.
If you could go back to 20 years old and make one change, what would it be?
Nothing much. Perhaps, I should have taken more risks, failed more, and embraced them. This lesson remains true at my age.
What advice would you give to future applicants?
My advice is -- listen to Ed. :)
My name is Kohei Hasegawa, one of the emergency physicians / scientists at Mass General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. I am a native of Yokohama and came to Boston 14 years ago for emergency medicine residency training. While my original plan was to go back to Japan after the training, somehow, I’m still here. Life is full of uncertainties, which I embrace.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kohei-hasegawa-md-phd/
You have an interesting global career. How did your passion for emergency care lead you to success overseas?
I just followed my inner voice, did what I love, and tried to think out of the box. The apparent “success” was merely a given label. When I worked hard and pushed myself, people helped me. I must admit that I’ve been extremely lucky and that my career may not have reproducibility.
So far, you have developed a successful career as a medical doctor. When did you start thinking about the MBA or was it something that was always on your mind even before you started your career?
I had no plan at all. To be honest, as with many people in academia, I had little respect for the industry and did think that MBA was for people who chase money. I was premature.
During my tenure at Harvard I have published 250 papers, advanced science, and got many funding (and awards). While some may say that it is a good career as a scientist, last year, I recognized that my science would not help a single patient if I stay in this silo. Now, I needed to change.
How would you use your business studies in your career?
My next focus is the translation of our scientific discoveries into patients' lives. This journey won’t be easy because there are many barriers to doing so. The vast majority of scientific discoveries in academia fall in "the valley of death". I need to know how to work with many external partners, including the industry. I want to learn the basics of business administration and gain experience in working with people from different backgrounds.
What did you prioritize when selecting the EMBA program?
MITs’ culture (innovation, application, and craziness), strength (e.g., biomedical research), and location (I’m local). I chose the EMBA because it's part-time and the classmates are mature/experienced. So, MIT EMBA was the only program I applied to.
How did Edogijuku help you prepare for a successful interview?
Ed gave me a lot of information on MIT Sloan (including the one from his previous EMBA applicants), which helped me prepare for and expect what would be asked. And the general strategy—stemming from your themes—was essential.
If you could go back to 20 years old and make one change, what would it be?
Nothing much. Perhaps, I should have taken more risks, failed more, and embraced them. This lesson remains true at my age.
What advice would you give to future applicants?
My advice is -- listen to Ed. :)