https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/31470977/activity/ Activity feed for 31470977. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:01:56 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e69e21431040bb83fcc1df546a5f52b0 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/59143/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:42:41 -0400 Yes. I think this is fairly important as developing markets view many medical devices in a much different lens than in the USA. This can be simply access. Marketing as having easy access to the device may be enough in…   Read more»

]]> 53a129e00d6ca1eb120821c86d22d925 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/59140/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:16:40 -0400 I feel like a certification would be highly beneficial to an aspiring engineer as this provides proof of knowledge in the business side of things. This can lead a candidate to a potential engineering role to be looked at in…   Read more»

]]> 0109ca6280ab67e6735d1999aac3810c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/59138/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:08:22 -0400 This one is not even direct advertising as I would classify it as indirect advertising. Creality makes some awesome 3D printers, and I love 3D printing. When one gets a product from creality, the product comes with some super awesome…   Read more»

]]> bb3c00be9920e94980370f11c2851dea https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58956/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:19:51 -0400 I may be a bit biased, but even if I didn’t help out in my family’s LLC, I would still choose an LLC. They don’t run that much risk compared to a sole proprietorship especially in a lawsuit, and I…   Read more»

]]> 011ee3962cfe445dd88f90259e71d967 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58955/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:09:12 -0400 In my first internship, I worked at a relatively small private company that was in the middle of restructuring to go public. There was high demand for productivity and output. It was a bit surprising for me, and I felt…   Read more»

]]> 2d36dd880936df50de7c08204c247e95 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58954/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:56:13 -0400 As I was pondering the question, I couldn’t help but think that it honestly wouldn’t matter for the average engineer. Engineers, from my understanding, generally have a project to work out and are at the mercy of decisions made by…   Read more»

]]> 293148a76893efaba1f18bc236b6fd70 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58894/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:49:42 -0400 I have come across many of these experiences in the past, but I want to discuss one instance which I feel fits the prompt quite well. This is referring to my prototyping class as an undergraduate in which we were…   Read more»

]]> b47e2ef822199d70857c33a707e7ef9e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58891/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:30:27 -0400 Some of these processes include change control. Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and post market complaints. In change control, embedded software might need updates once medical devices have been released. These changes need to be controlled and reviewed so that…   Read more»

]]> 845bf9f74acd2809d8b970fdc345f50a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58888/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:21:10 -0400 I’m going to discuss the role of the complaint specialist. Their main responsibility is to receive and document complaints that involve products that are out on the market and review the complaints to see what happened and if there is…   Read more»

]]> b1877e84ae7b5739d49d62eb71a17db3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58807/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:50:37 -0400 I just want to focus on one thing here and that is long-term use. Some products are hard to evaluate after extensive use. Off the top of my head I’m thinking of a grill brush that was recalled after atleast…   Read more»

]]> d7da437206794f158141e6d467e11020 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58805/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:45:48 -0400 One thing that I think could fit under this category are certain diagnostic tests that are currently listed as Class III. I think over time, some of these tests should be reconsidered to join Class II. This is because testing…   Read more»

]]> e49b5fe2a4521feea3017a5bd7d8ec37 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58804/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:37:56 -0400 This is genuinely what has made me dislike the FDA. When I interned at a small pharmaceutical company, there were what I felt were obvious biases against the company that I worked for. They didn’t have a lot of money…   Read more»

]]> e3e350ef3e4a00295a5fd4cba090aa84 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58014/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:39 -0400 I think many professors are genuinely interested in teaching. Having a love for research and ones field probably means that they want to leave a lasting legacy for their students and introducing people to an area that they love. This…   Read more»

]]> d65c701b524635bcff146fbc52df6275 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58012/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:59:07 -0400 Overall, I think it would be great to go into academia. I enjoyed academic research far more than industry research. However, the pay difference is too big to ignore. Getting a PhD means relatively low pay for many years, and…   Read more»

]]> 9e287e37562d8964051332389aeb8dae https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58010/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:56:28 -0400 When I worked at my internship, things were far more rigorous than when I did research, but I believe the experience is different per person. My internship was at a small company, and I had a small budget, yet an…   Read more»

]]> 422c18d216c53f47f3055d0a736dd49a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57301/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:54 -0400 People not doing their share of the work is infuriating. This is something that I can’t stand in terms of projects. Doing work is the backbone of getting any project off the ground and up and running. Without work from…   Read more»

]]> 9d11957a40cca34718b968dbc473c7d3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57300/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:59:09 -0400 One major problem I had was during the planning phase of a project. Essentially, I forgot to label a batch for final production and without labeling, the entire batch would end up in the garbage as it was indistinguishable from…   Read more»

]]> 6b87a21832700e49fb9332d1768407ae https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57297/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:55:11 -0400 I have also had many different managers over the years. Some have been kind and helpful, and I didn’t mind doing what needed to be done or even going above and beyond while others have felt like an obstacle in…   Read more»

]]> fbad580e4102d1e0750f4dbeb95d0814 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57294/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:51:08 -0400 I believe that getting an internship or experience seriously does help one’s chances in landing a solid position after college, however, to say it is necessary is a little bit of an overstatement. One could just as much put down…   Read more»

]]> 59d413d47ec2a7ca3a7e4513cb6bdf7f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57292/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:48:52 -0400 There are many valid points from the posts created before me, but I believe that I can provide some insight as I used to be a tutor. As a tutor, I tried my very best to engage with my students…   Read more»

]]> e4a13c61843131bf743f133ef750d33f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57290/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:44:41 -0400 Personal Growth and Development is extraordinarily important in the workplace. Breakthroughs in research come from passionate workers who try new things. If one does just the bare minimum, they won’t be able to think outside of the box to develop…   Read more»

]]> 58de4ea81e0c7294af11e12482f797fa https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/48113/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:52:57 -0400 So my personal views on substantial data are probably not the ideal course of action for medical devices. Medical devices are special and lifesaving so it is important to be rigorous with the idea of substantial. The definition of substantial…   Read more»

]]> 50d652748777363c2e1149996444a6de https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/48110/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:32:22 -0400 For the simulations, when I am working on it on a timely manner, I love to ask questions at the very beginning to have a better understanding as to what exactly is happening. This allows me to home in on…   Read more»

]]> acf917d7775d379a2d20fee96c41be3f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/48107/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:20:45 -0400 I believe that Americans put in a lot of work compared to people of other countries for a few reasons. First, I’ll talk about my experiences visiting the countries of my parents in central and south america. In these locations,…   Read more»

]]> 84a1ad9316dc0df13d586f7583b04b17 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/47933/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:31:18 -0400 Both of these matter, but I believe that preventing demotivation might be more important as employees naturally can lose motivation over time, and if this happens in a large scale, it can end up costing the company more than getting…   Read more»

]]> a0fd3bf199bab067cf64296e10b75f9c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/47931/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:23:55 -0400 A lot of issues with vendors stem from bad communication and unclear requirements. It isn’t all about price. To avoid these conflicts and maintain good relations with a vendor, it’s imperative to define clear specifications and write up a contract…   Read more»

]]> c42634d20524bc8e18691871fa61068f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/47929/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:43:32 -0400 As sponsors are necessary for any project to happen, a project manager needs to keep them informed and engaged for timely decisions to be made. Some things that a project manager needs to do is to clarify expectations early on…   Read more»

]]> ad920814c70c1a9c1ea4abe23ae0a4d6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/47227/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:20:02 -0400 After reading over many other responses here, I believe the general consensus is no, but I am willing to play devil’s advocate and say that sometimes yes, a company may want to prioritize cost savings over supplier diversity in some…   Read more»

]]> b773692d6c7ae666205940fddb70e506 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/47226/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:04:58 -0400 HR here works as a way to improve the quality of people that enter a company which can help in better device designs and smoother project completions. Essentially, there needs to be a filter for quality when it comes to…   Read more»

]]> b1b229fce94924374be5658b89230d96 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/47225/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:55:53 -0400 After pondering this situation, five things come to mind: 1. Pricing and Overall Total Cost This is important as the initial cost may seem favorable but looking at terms can unlock hidden fees. After factoring all costs listed in the…   Read more»

]]> 38a6c366e3f509bbf0040c7d0d04a1ac https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/46469/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:26:22 -0400 Verification protocols are guidelines that explain how verification is done. They include procedures, criteria, test methods, and standards and are generally established before execution. These protocols help guide the team on what steps are to follow. Verification reports on the…   Read more»

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]]> 284a723bc792f6c10b5e16887dc78e10 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/46460/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:39:57 -0400 In my opinion, “handling people” is the biggest challenge when it comes to working on a project. Every single person is different as one can be working with amazing teammates who are responsive, attentive, and willing to work and communicate…   Read more»

]]> 9e4011d0951530beb432f34fa812dd00 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/46459/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:39:50 -0400 In my opinion, “handling people” is the biggest challenge when it comes to working on a project. Every single person is different as one can be working with amazing teammates who are responsive, attentive, and willing to work and communicate…   Read more»

]]> 1a97d0cbe6e2a11206f4a4b08c317150 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/45143/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:28:06 -0400 The company has to re-run the tests to determine who has the correct results. Once this is done, they have to compare testing methods and view what standards are being used. Afterwards, they look to fix the issue whether it…   Read more»

]]> a53c7cf186c329172fbd2ab1a95468a5 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/45141/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:20:53 -0400 In my opinion, I believe that having a plan that seems rigid and can be followed is ideal, but this plan has to be able to be modified in case anything happens. What this means, I suppose, is a flexible…   Read more»

]]> 4fd306ee72add4df9c39c560f499dc9b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/45140/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:15:58 -0400 Stakeholders have very high influence when it comes to shaping a project because projects are done through requirements, funding, and approvals which are all things that stakeholders hold control over. With this power, they are able to define objectives such…   Read more»

]]> 52c9d2579fe5848d07c6869c5cdf8126 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/43533/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:11:17 -0400 First there needs to be an impact analysis on the scope, schedule, cost, and risk to the project. Doing this allows one to ascertain changes to the original project baseline and then one must identify new risks caused by this…   Read more»

]]> 6ab4fa1b2dc2c298797a836905f2facb https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/43530/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:04:25 -0400 Some of these aspects I had to do during my previous internship as I had to hand off my project to the following intern who would pick up where I left off. Documentation and knowledge transfer is an important factor…   Read more»

]]> 1c1a0fd0a2d4bb79eb3e4a7caefa006e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/43528/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:47:12 -0400 Reporting lessons is valuable in a company/project team as this could help future project teams avoid repeating the same mistakes. It can capture practical knowledge that might not appear in formal procedures. It could also offer continuous improvement within the…   Read more»

]]> dd851158f9cf1523474f88403dbb40d2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/43113/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:11:26 -0400 In terms of promptness, a manager is far more important. Managers are hands on in control of what happens within a project. Investors provide monetary funds but tend to be mostly hands off. It is not their decisions as to…   Read more»

]]> 6103aa6590e843f6c6cca409893b3aeb https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/43112/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:05:27 -0400 This happens constantly with projects that I am in. Specifically, I’ll mention my capstone project. I have limited access to the lab throughout the week, and because of this, I try to utilize my time as efficiently as possible inside…   Read more»

]]> 413b614296896f4309f0c406bd8c8ec1 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/43111/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:53:53 -0400 I feel like a lot of these phases are followed conceptually, but they could overlap one another or have different areas of importance. Sometimes planning could still continue to be done while execution already started. There is still the general…   Read more»

]]> ad57466eae389a9107cd310f7dc7640c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/42409/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:10:57 -0500 Nicotine gum is a product used by smokers to try to stop or limit smoking. It delivers doses of nicotine through the oral mucosa to help reduce smoking withdrawal symptoms The person is instructed to chew the gum intermittently to…   Read more»

]]> 6433003908798cca41918aea69b5d206 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/42405/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:56:20 -0500 Three factors that can help detect the status of a project can be as follows: Milestone Completion Rate – This tracks whether milestones are being completed on schedule. This can indicate the project progress over time and show any timeline…   Read more»

]]> c70898ed3a46bd0e1d4ef98d3f94a902 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/42404/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:46:56 -0500 I agree with the OP, working under budget may be beneficial in the long run incase of any unforeseen circumstances. However, one must not work so under budget that it affects the quality of the work. There needs to be…   Read more»

]]> 22c65d3835e78fdb65e8923bfbedba37 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/41595/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:30:44 -0500 As a PM, one can organize their email by using folders and rules to sort through messages, set specific times in the day to respond to messages, and apply priority flags for urgent emails. They also may need to unsubscribe…   Read more»

]]> 098746570f0641de2bbfcee25b2f87ca https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/41593/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:26:19 -0500 I think it is more important to determine why the milestone was missed. Sometimes milestones are missed due to unforeseen circumstances. This was the case at a previous internship that I was at. There was a problem with contamination, and…   Read more»

]]> 30ebba9a3fb841c68ed7a5b2ed8482b4 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/41592/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:23:24 -0500 First and foremost, I would avoid taking sides and try to remain neutral in these situations. I also believe that it is important to listen to each person by themselves first to get an accurate idea as to how each…   Read more»

]]> 9a9c95866953253791e32ca27e48fa8b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/40675/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:57:54 -0500 In short, a project manager is broad and can be a part of any industry. Clinical project managers on the other hand are simply a subset of project managers that are doing healthcare or clinical research specific work with regulatory…   Read more»

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