https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/leilani_johnson/activity/ Activity feed for Leilani_Johnson. Sat, 16 May 2026 11:19:28 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a93f3bf78dbdde631f508e92f8fb1862 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25733/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:49:47 -0400 Sometimes the tasks do get a little overwhelming in a matrix organization; however, with proper communication and task allocations, it can run a bit smoother and not seem like so much. Meetings also play a huge role in the success…   Read more»

]]> af958d2dba0ad9ff931876fed0becfdc https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25732/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:43:26 -0400 It should be a given that in forming a project team, each member should contribute something valuable to the project. I also think that the team having a good relationship is a plus but it is important that everyone is…   Read more»

]]> d35155c27872ca239f3603b14a4548ab https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25731/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:35:21 -0400 There is a tremendous difference between written and verbal agreements, especially in a legal sense. In the court of law, verbal agreements essentially pull no weight whereas written agreements offer hard evidence. I would say that people should not rely…   Read more»

]]> ecc180685335a503f4967e63c3dfc169 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25585/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:21:38 -0400 There are risks associated with everything; however, it is important to determine if the benefits outweigh those risks enough to decide on if it would be worth it to accept the risks. With devices that have higher risks, I think…   Read more»

]]> 769bb05fb7bfa0b99773560e2779a0e8 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25584/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:20:46 -0400 I think that risk management is a vital part of the planning phase in the medical device industry. I also believe it is important to monitor risks throughout the post market phase as well in order to ensure patient safety…   Read more»

]]> e1191a1870a5d45d230cbcb39779addd https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25583/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:20:06 -0400 Implementing a risk management assessment for a device can offer many benefits. For starters, it can allow for possible improvements to be made in order to minimize the risks. It also allows the team to get ahead in identifying side…   Read more»

]]> 8b7ae4c98dcdb69197fea116c9b97c1a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25404/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:16:57 -0400 Debating between the documentation process and the verification process, I think the verification process is the most important in design control. I say this because checking the product before it goes off to production determines if the product is ready…   Read more»

]]> adc954a6527042cc04847bde210776f4 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25403/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:15:53 -0400 The design control process is extremely important in the medical device industry. While it may seem like a never ending process with many steps, each step is imperative to ensuring the medical device makes it to the market. By not…   Read more»

]]> 494fd3d8bb352208de290aa01e7fb31f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25402/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:14:50 -0400 While I do not have any experience in the industry working with verification and validation, I have learned a lot about the processes in this course. Verification is the check phase of the design control process, which checks if the…   Read more»

]]> 45cc7d15c7e7c0feb177360182149328 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25284/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:00:02 -0400 Personally, I would choose CRO. From research throughout my job search, I did not particularly like what I saw in Big Pharma. While the earnings and benefits may be more, I feel like there are other areas in which one…   Read more»

]]> 08de8e6bea28f6504b5cd6fa79c2eedd https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25283/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:30:25 -0400 a5b60eba4c9fc52be81b62ae54600bf9 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25282/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:20:57 -0400 The purpose of clinical trials for pharmaceutical drugs are not necessarily to find a cure for illnesses, but to ensure the safety and efficacy of the drug in humans before it reaches the masses. It is also important for identifying…   Read more»

]]> 4792763d3d0a15b4e78ee572e7f541b9 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25280/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:52:25 -0400 I have mixed emotions on the implementation of the Right to Try act. On one hand, it sounds like a great idea to present those with life threatening illnesses an opportunity to utilize medications in their early clinical trial phases…   Read more»

]]> d80c7cd188adb5425693f1159bba6e9c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25143/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:22:11 -0400 In the job search process, I think it is extremely important to research the company’s mission, their financial history, revenue, stability, and reputation. I say this because I believe it can have a huge impact on your individual experience on…   Read more»

]]> 53274e42d7a5d885d27257e2abaee11c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25142/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:07:01 -0400 While reading this question, I started thinking of the colors of the companies that I interact with the most on a daily basis. I also googled what those colors meant and believe it is quite interesting, especially seeing how they…   Read more»

]]> dfb7cb6d3cc5a9495621049f32922da6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25140/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:48:27 -0400 In the 21st century, another P has been added to the 4 P’s marketing strategy. This is participation, which has increased as the “push market” has declined and addresses how customers are now in control and that marketing must interact…   Read more»

]]> 4f31c9e54d310f8e098ea0a2b4cd391c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25065/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:49:19 -0400 My dad always tells me that you get what you pay and prepare for. I use this advice in everything that I do and believe many people should incorporate this in how they maneuver throughout their work and personal lives….   Read more»

]]> b5164bea25c15cd8e8e08c8d86b24f10 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25052/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:04:32 -0400 While FDA approvals have their benefits in maintaining public health and safety, I do not believe it guarantees product safety nor do I believe that non-FDA approved products are guaranteed unsafe. As you mentioned, we have seen products that were…   Read more»

]]> e10ce823d6edf906c7ff63453f8a47a1 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25051/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:01:57 -0400 One product that I found is the Neuro Omega System from Alpha Omega Engineering. The purpose of the device is to assist neurosurgeons in identifying brain structures during functional neurosurgery and to aid in the placement of depth electrodes for…   Read more»

]]> 71c003da4c801d013e8f65e526c31a58 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24888/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:58:23 -0500 Because of my experience working in academia from an undergraduate/graduate research perspective, I would much rather work in industry. While I have an inquisitive mind and love the process, it can become exhausting to a certain extent because there is…   Read more»

]]> 05cb667d1122044a7d3a296bac611214 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24887/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:54:56 -0500 As someone who has spent time conducting research for both current and future solutions, I think I would rather help in making discoveries for the current generation. I say this because I enjoy seeing the process all the way through….   Read more»

]]> 3d8a732ead748cacee1d18226de0366b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24886/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:53:06 -0500 Before starting my career in science, I would have sided with PETA and protested against animal testing. Now, I have mixed emotions that lean more towards pro animal testing. While I do believe it is unethical, I understand its importance…   Read more»

]]> aaa1f04abb303d63df69541e40b8323d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24770/ Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:58:58 -0500 I think this question is contingent on a specific scenario. However, while many consider missing deadlines an automatic failure, I believe it can offer some success in terms of the overall project. While it is ideal to meet deadlines, if…   Read more»

]]> 7afa75f39613b18f92d5cc487839f735 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24727/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 01:26:45 -0500 Throughout my job search process, I have pondered this question many times. There are several pros and cons of each, which I have listed below: Pros for being overqualified: An opportunity to earn more pay An opportunity to move up…   Read more»

]]> 81e52c6efe0cefb4967299dfcee701ac https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24726/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 01:26:44 -0500 I would prefer my current role to be full time remote. From being moved from an in person to online class setting during my senior year of my undergraduate career due to the pandemic to pursuing my masters in an…   Read more»

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