I have been working as an intern in industry research for the last couple months and what I can gather is that it is generally heavily regulated by agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which adheres to strict…   Read more»

There are many hurdles that companies face when attempting to align themselves with ISO 10993’s biocompatibility principles. First, medical devices are often made with complex materials to enhance their performance in the human body. In this respect, it may be…   Read more»

Being over qualified for a job can be both a blessing and a curse. As many have mentioned, the choice between over qualification and under qualification depends on one’s goals at work as well as desire for growth. Let us…   Read more»

On a scale from 1 to 10, where the viewpoint presented rates grades as a 1, I would personally place the importance of attaining good grades at around 5. Grades are not the sole determining factor of success, however, they…   Read more»

I believe it is unlikely that Artificial Intelligence will “control” the medical industry, however, it will play an increasingly important role. One example used today is IBM’s Watson artificial intelligence model. Watson has been used in oncology to analyze medical…   Read more»

I have to disagree with most of these posts that immediately view missing a milestone as a failure. In my opinion, it depends on the circumstances present. While working in Capstone I and II, I noticed that missing deadlines also…   Read more»

Hi Jafar, I absolutely agree that having FDA Regulatory Consultant in medical device projects is essential. Medical devices are subject to strict regulations due to their requirements regarding patient health and safety. This is especially important for ensuring that devices…   Read more»

Out of the qualities listed, I believe that personal organization is the most essential feature for a project manager. As the previous posts expressed, communication and negotiation are critical however personal organization ensures that a manager can effectively lead all…   Read more»