Although I have not worked in a biomedical engineering related job, I do wish I was advised a bit, regarding academics, what to expect, and my future. First thing is to ensure you understand the task you are given at hand before beginning it. No matter how many questions you may ask, it is better to start a task given you have understood what is to be accomplished. This applies to not only academics, but also in the work place.

Although I am planning to go to physical therapy school, I have noticed a lot of students are conflicted between going into Academia or Industry. To avoid this dilemma, my piece of advice would be to go into research as soon as you have the opportunity too, to see if you enjoy research or not. Research is for some people and not for others.