Medical Representative Classroom Training

Medical Representative Training Course

Carreograph is an Educational Institute based at Kolkata, having its own campuses at Siliguri, Durgapur, Patna, Varanasi & proposed campus at Lucknow. Carreograph conducts regular Medical Representative Training Course for fresh graduates, up to 25 years, selected on the basis of aptitude and communicational skills. Over a period of two months, they are groomed up so well that most of the students are picked by our Pharma clients. Many Pharma companies prefer to conduct interviews at Carreograph Training Campus to recruit Medical Representatives for their companies. Carreograph among the Pharma Community is popularly branded as a Medical Representative Training and Placement Institute.

The post pandemic era is undergoing significant changes in the Job of a Medical Representative. Medical Representative Course popularly known as Medical Representative Training at Carreograph has been totally updated.

Earlier classroom training is now replaced by online training & traditional detailing to doctor is also happening in virtual platforms & through the application of tab.

Pharma Company Interview Pattern has changed, so also is the MR Interview questions.Earlier Medical Representative Interview use to happen only in Physical mode, but in the Post Covid era MR Interview is taking place both in Physical & Virtual mode.

After a candidate qualifies the Interview successfully & get a Medical Representative Job the companies used to give its Medical Representatives training on their products. This training is now happening mostly in online mode.

To keep pace with the changing need pattern of the Pharma industry of the post Covid era, Carreograph Medical Representative training also popularly known as MR Training has been upgraded. This helps the trainees to get familiar with the new interview pattern & thus help them to become successful in the Interview process & secure the Job of a Medical Representative, also popularly known as MR Job.

Carreograph Pre Pandemic Training	Carreograph Post Pandemic Training
Only classroom based course	Hybrid or Blended course (classroom + virtual)
Class room lectures	Virtual training + app based learning
Library	Library facility + Digital library (Access to pre recorded lectures)
Study kit	Study kit + EBook
Seminar	Seminar + Webinar
Conference participation in physical mode	Conference participation in physical mode & virtual mode
Mentorship only in physical mode	Also digital mode
Traditional detailing	Traditional detailing + Virtual detailing
Physical Mock Interview	Physical Mock Interview + Digital Mock Interview
Physical Etiquette	Physical Etiquette + Digital Etiquette

Course Structure

This course is taught through interactive sessions, powerpoint presentations, and live video-based inputs. This helps the students to have a clear conception about the job and thus they perform better in the interview board.

The course will transform aspiring students into confident and communicative professionals who will be groomed to start their career as Medical Representative with renowned Pharma companies.

The course will instill a sense of positivity in the students which in turn help the students to build up a positive mindset and attitude.

Course will give the students a detailed overview of Pharmaceutical Industry.

In-Built Scope for Spoken English Practice in the Course. Students are given maximum opportunity to speak to practice spoken English.

Individually every student is guided as per his/her development area.

Students from varied academic backgrounds are given a strong scientific knowledge by extensive use of audio- visual modules. Students get a thorough conceptual clarity on the subject.

Clear understanding about the job of Medical Representative with the help of real time Video, so that students can answer any question of Interviewers about the Job.

Simulated Mock Interview environment in order to give the students a feel a of real interview.

They get the opportunity to rectify themselves and not to repeat the same mistake in the actual interview.

Special communication and attitude development classes for all students.

Interaction with Experts from Pharmaceutical Industry through regular seminars which enriches students with wealth of Information

Mr. Pranab Raychaudhuri

Presently Mr. Raychaudhuri is at the helm of all training activities of in-house as well as outside in the corporate sectors as Training Director of Carreograph. He is continuously researching towards the up-gradation of all training modules in line with contemporary needs. Along with he is also serving as the president of Carreograph Institute of Pharmaceutical Management.

ELIGIBILITY

Medical Representative Course Eligibility

Graduates, below 25 years of age.

Enrollment

Application Form, PDF version. Download Form

Admission Process

Two Batches every month.

Selection Procedure

In two months training course, candidates are selected on the basis of their age, qualification and academic records. Our Counselors will take a personal interview before the admission.

Examination Schedule

Written Exam is conducted during the course. Also regular merit and skill based evaluations are undertaken by the trainers to assess the progress of the students.

Passing Standard

40% in Mock Interview and Written Test separately.

Fees Structure

	One Time	Installment
	Rs. 25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand only) If paid in one installment at the time of admission	Rs. 28,000 (Twenty Eight Thousand only) If paid in two Installment of Rs. 14,000 (at the time of admission) + Rs. 14,000 (after completion of one month training.)

Frequently Asked Questions

1What are the criteria for choosing Medical Representatives by the companies?

Communication
Presentability
Subject knowledge
Attitude

2I am a non B.Sc –can I get a job?

Any Graduates can get a job in Pharma Sector.

3What would be the starting salary of a Medical Representative?

Rs.8000/ – 20000/. Salary structures vary from company to company.

4Do you give job guarantee?

Carreograph will provide you interview opportunities, until & unless you get a job.

5Do you give repeat placement?

Only after completion of 6 months of fieldwork.

6I am a weak communicator-how can I get a job?

It’s a common problem. Your problem is that you suffer from Lack of confidence while speaking in English. Our Training methods will remove that fear from your mind and you will find your self in a position to speak. There will be Spoken English, Public Speaking and communication practice sessions in every class during your 2 months Training period.

7How many companies do you have as your clients?

You can refer to the attached Client list. All Blue Chip pharma companies regularly recruit Medical Representatives from Carreograph. We are having nearly 200 pharma companies who recruit Medical Representatives form Carreograph.

8What is the normal time to become a 1st Line Manager?

In this Industry promotion is absolutely based on performance. A good performer having leadership and team-building aptitude can expect to get a promotion within 2 years. There are several examples where a top company like Cipla has promoted Medical Representative to Area Manager within one year. This is not a regular practice, but it shows that performers are always rewarded.

9How can I learn science subjects being a non-B.Sc?

In our training we focus on explanations of science subjects in such a lucid manner with the help of audiovisual presentation – that even the non-B.Sc can also understand the concept. We also conduct regular ‘Practice’ sessions to help you remember the content and speak it.

10I have heard that if I don’t achieve budget or target, my job will be at stake in this profession?

As a Medical Representative you will have 2 targets – Activity Target & Sales Target.

Activity Target – Meeting Doctors, Meeting Chemist, Meeting Stockiest

Sales Target – Achieving, Sales Target (Eg. 1 lakh / month)

As a Medical Representative activity target is within your control and sales will only be a consequence.

Your job as a Medical Representative is to achieve your Activity Target which is very much within your control. In spite of achieving your Activity Target if Sales Target is not fulfilled, your Area Manager is there to guide you. Your job will never be a stake if you fulfill your Activity Target.

11What would be the mode of communication in the classes? I am a Bengali medium student?

This is also a valid point. We use very simple English in the classes that will be understood by you. We will encourage you to speak and practice in English .You can also speak English once you come out of the fear of speaking. Our Trainers may use Bengali on case to case basis for making you understand the subject but generally they use English as the mode of communication.