Season 5 Episode 4: GSB Career Insights on Public Health Systems and Financial Inclusion with Dr. Adanna Chukwuma

What does it look like to build a career that moves across medicine, public health, and finance?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Adanna Chukwuma, Associate Vice President for Economic Growth and Private Sector Engagement at CARE.Dr. Chukwuma shares her journey from studying medicine at the University of Nigeria to working on health system reforms at the World Bank, financial inclusion at Visa, and now leading large-scale development initiatives at CARE. She reflects on how personal experiences on both sides of the healthcare system shaped her perspective and influenced the trajectory of her career.We also discuss her approach to getting into top graduate programs at Oxford and Harvard, including how she navigated missing requirements using strategic preparation and storytelling to strengthen her application.Tune in now to hear her insights on career transitions and helpful tips on getting into competitive graduate programs.Co-hosts: Ebelechukwu Monye and Chukwuebuka AmajiIf you enjoyed this episode, please turn on your notifications for more from the GSB Career Insights Series.Send a message or comment to Grad School Buddy