The planning phase, in my opinion, is the most crucial in the project life cycle. The planning phase sets out the whole project and how it will be completed. Everything else will most likely go smoothly if this is done…   Read more»

The most crucial aspect of a project, in my opinion, is that it is feasible. If a project’s final objective is unattainable, then working on the project is a waste of time. Other features of a project are irrelevant if…   Read more»

I’ve had a lot of issues with projects, and a lot of them are due to complications that we didn’t anticipate or that were impossible to anticipate. One of my projects involves the use of stress analysis software to investigate…   Read more»

In both academics and business, there are advantages and disadvantages, and it will be a matter of personal taste in terms of lifestyle. Some people begin their careers in academics and end up in industry, while others choose to leave…   Read more»

Some of the benefits of being overqualified in my opinion: You’ll have an advantage over others competing for the same pay and position.Possibilities to expand your obligations beyond your starting tasks.In a huge corporation, there are opportunities to move horizontally…   Read more»

I feel the ratio should be at least 50/50, with a greater percentage of practical considerations. I thought I had learned a lot after graduating from college, but I had no idea that my education was only getting started. Even…   Read more»

My personal reflection: I understand that this is an MSBT, but I was not exactly sure what to truly expect. The course was very informative for me. I learned a lot of fundamentals that I was not aware of, I…   Read more»

The type of organization that I work in Matrix Organization (for the Department of Defense for the Army Medical Command).  I was working in data analysis for over 10 years in Health Administration in different sectors moving around for the…   Read more»

Verbal agreements are oral and are not enforceable by the law nor is it legally binding. Therefore it can be easily dismissed for a number of reasons.  A written agreement is documented and therefore is evidence-based. It can be followed…   Read more»

When forming a project team, I would stay away from nepotism. I would rather let the work and personality of a person gain them a position on my team. If I ensure this, I will have a greater chance of…   Read more»

Project Organization is the type of organization that would best suit my talents. With this type of organization, people are able to gain knowledge from other members and I absolutely love this for two main reasons. One, I enjoy learning…   Read more»

With my personality and  unique talents, I would be better suited for Upper Management. I am a very analytic and strategic person, making sure I have a plan before I do anything so as to be prepared for most situations….   Read more»

Posted by: @orleron Well, you did it! You made it to the end of Medical Device Development. The original intent of this course was to teach you what professionals in the medical device field do in the real world if…   Read more»

Posted by: @savery115 A small part of the lecture reviewed Upper Management vs Middle Management. Upper Management people are strategic and tend to set the groundwork and vision for what the company could be. Middle Management people are tactical and…   Read more»

I felt most drawn to the matrix organization. The reason I like that format is because it is more collaborative in nature than the functional and project-based methods. I am always inclined to believe that people are more apt to…   Read more»

My personal reflection is that this course really took the time to break down the many different aspects of medical device development and I appreciated the information that we received during this class. There were some things that I knew…   Read more»

There was a time where pharmaceutical companies and medical device developers used to have lavish accounts and spending on physicians to be able to prescribe or use their products. Incentives included concert tickets, sporting events, lavish dinners, gift baskets, expensive…   Read more»

This is an interesting topic because like Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, organizations have a hierarchy of needs as well. Maslow’s theory is based on the motivation of people based on psychological, safety, belonging and love, social or esteem and self-actualization….   Read more»

Similar to pharmaceutical drugs that are being implemented for human consumption there is inherent risks associated with medical device development but there is also this idea of scaling risk, scaling for the level of severity or harm or the probability…   Read more»

The point of post market surveillance is to maintain a product quality as well as its performance. Despite the fact that in the United States it is a regulatory requirement, it allows you to improve your device for a future…   Read more»