As a high school student and college undergraduate student, I had always believed your major would define your future career path. However now as a master’s student who recently graduated with a B.S. in BME, I see that no one…   Read more»

From my own experiences, I can definitely attest to the fact that ME has more of an advantage in the manufacturing/designing space than BMEs. I currently work as an intern at a company that manufactures surgical products and I can…   Read more»

I think a BS degree in the concentration that you want is important: biomechanics, biomaterials, or bioinstrumentation, for example. You need to decide what you want first. Then, you should further build on that in your masters. I think a…   Read more»

@mk  I agree, you can save a lot of money on expenses like commuting. Additionally, your point that remote makes it harder to socialize, is something that I agree with. I agree that the hybrid model is not a bad…   Read more»

I think on-site work is always better, because it shows interest and you learn a lot more. This is, especially, better for new grads. However, this is not possible for everyone. Some people might have geographic constraints or family responsibilities…   Read more»

I believe that one of the biggest takeaways from just school and education in general is what translatable skills and experiences can you apply elsewhere. Grades, a numerical assessment of your understanding in the course, is not how real life…   Read more»

Firm and rigorous regulations in the medical device industry is essential for both consumer safety and innovation. It is pretty clear cut as to why it matters for consumer safety, given that it minimizes risk of harm during consumer use…   Read more»

In the US, I think the majority of substantial medical products to be used has to receive FDA approval. But I think the better question to be asked is how can these corporations push out a product that may still…   Read more»

The importance of one’s GPA soley relies on where you are in your career. At the start of one’s career, they are likely going to need a relatively high GPA coupled with some relevant experience. Most companies throw out resumes…   Read more»

I think there are two major steps to achieve personal growth and development in the workplace: having specific goals and always being willing to learn.In order to achieve personal growth and development, you have to understand and figure out what…   Read more»

Having fixed hours versus working to complete one’s work both have pros and cons and is likely going to depend on not only each person’s preference, but their manager’s management style as well.Having fixed hours is attractive because it sets…   Read more»

While I agree that grades may not necessarily reflect the ability of one to perform a job to completion, grades still do appear to reflect the amount of effort one is willing to place upon a project. For this reason,…   Read more»

@jj52 Although I agree with your premise, I must slightly disagree with one specific point you made. Most of your premise is built around the assumption that after people with “C’s get degrees”, their grades will never again matter in…   Read more»

As I’m writing this, it has been two years since the world returned to a sense of “normalcy” following the pandemic. I was actually in high school between March 2020-June 2021, experiencing what I like to call “senioritis to the…   Read more»

Without a doubt, telehealth has increased access to healthcare, especially for those individuals who either live in areas far from physicians or individuals who prefer not to drive/leave the house. While telehealth has allowed more patients to see physicians, the…   Read more»