I have worked in the medical industry for about a year and a half and would recommend students to really take the time to find an internship/co-op opportunity and to find a semester project research opportunity to determine which path forward you want to take your career. You learn a lot about FDA, EU, and HC regulations and the aspects in a product’s lifecycle from industrial experience. A summer experience can really provide you enough exposure into the medical industry to help you determine what you are and aren’t looking for in your job after graduation. Use the NJIT portal to look into internship/co-op or job opportunities. It filters by your major to target open positions that will best match your experience. Recognize that looking for a job opportunity is a job in itself. Do not get discouraged.

I would also suggest researching professors in BME to see what research is currently on-going. Investigate, research, and follow up with the professors. Talk with your advisor if you need help with the initial connection. But gaining research experience through a semester project is also a great way to compare the industry internship/co-op experience with research experience. All in all, my advice is to take as many courses and gain as many experiences as you can to feel confident in which path you would like to move your career forward in.