https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/shuhrah-chowdhury/activity/ Activity feed for shuhrah chowdhury. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:22:27 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 4d987e70bc895838843b569c8d72747c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/20038/ Mon, 04 May 2020 03:43:25 -0400 I learned that communication is a key aspect to keeping a team and a project moving smoothly. This class especially taught that no matter how much you prepare for a project, something will always go wrong, no matter how big…   Read more»

]]> fb55063220c7e2d114aea12e413e0207 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/20035/ Mon, 04 May 2020 03:25:38 -0400 I actually got an internship at a medical device company at the same time this class started, so I was able to solidify my knowledge of regulations from this class at work. I really got a grasp of not only…   Read more»

]]> d0fb41b172476a6c009cdebf6a46054c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/20033/ Mon, 04 May 2020 03:17:03 -0400 I agree with Agnieszka that the answer to the question depends on the income and the lifestyle of the individual. If work is interesting, some people will stay but sometimes, the most interesting work can be burdensome if it cannot…   Read more»

]]> 7a4e815b0c88a1a7adf1028f7e1c1172 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19976/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:54:19 -0400 After being at my current internship, I’m not surprised at this results. I think the thought “I’m going to make a difference in the work I do, and love what I do” occurs in the initial stage of working, and…   Read more»

]]> f4125a5ba980bf9bbc733879b1723020 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19975/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:30:31 -0400 Personally, I’d like to be an engineer first like everyone who has posted so I can apply the technical skills I learned in classes. However, I would like to stay as an engineer as long as I could, but while…   Read more»

]]> 9cbe6aa78d2d08ced6e1e886d5257bd1 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19974/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:03:12 -0400 I do agree with the previous posters that Americans work more because there is a cultural mindset of working longer per day = being a better employee. If someone leaves work at 5 pm in a 8-5 job but other…   Read more»

]]> 1229614d9089c7b9e41bddab1dce05ed https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19906/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:50:32 -0400 Posted by: @amin-sadig As many of us know, there is a lot of paperwork involved in most processes within projects whether it is for monitoring or documentation purposes and individual companies have different Quality Management Systems. While it is easy…   Read more»

]]> b0bffaaec6d16e12fd4c4ba9600a10e6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19905/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:38:15 -0400 Posted by: @krp67 Communication Management seems like a trivial knowledge area however, its seems as though it needs to be implemented in a PM. This topic of communication is critical. Lack of communication is why we have so many issues…   Read more»

]]> 1a9952264ab2301b218304da024bb603 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19902/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:28:18 -0400 Posted by: @devarshi-joshi The main functions of Human Resource Management department are : 1) Reduce turnover 2)Hire for fit 3)Focus on retention of top performers 5)Improve employee engagement. So my question is how this will help in medical field improving…   Read more»

]]> 0826bcb5fcc725a3436edb7fb1c8ac63 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19841/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:19:29 -0400 Posted by: @ial4 Hello everyone, Suppose you’re leading a project aimed at updating the packaging for a product line. You begin the planning phase by estimating your project budget and completion date.when you enter the buildup phase ,you get much…   Read more»

]]> e404c7a438477dd03d5ee811a709d026 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19840/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:12:53 -0400 Posted by: @amin-sadig From as early as the mini sim we were told to consider outside factors such as vacation times for inspectors when planning a schedule so we don’t get delayed unnecessarily. Because the job of a PA is…   Read more»

]]> d31baaf1299902a71708df9fb25815d1 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19839/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:01:02 -0400 Posted by: @talha-chaudhry One of the interesting things that Dr. Simon mentioned in this weeks lecture was the concept of team development. When you are a project manager, your project team is not composed of robotic entities. They are human…   Read more»

]]> cec3f9ebf38a798a389eb1af97229a04 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19799/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 03:25:10 -0400 Validation is the process to test to make sure that the device works for the user’s end goals. The process usually takes place towards the end of the project life cycle before the product is released, since the device is…   Read more»

]]> f9e38b6e4c85b0ee1650de2ff2750c6a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19798/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 03:20:20 -0400 Like each aspect of a project life cycle, it’s important to keep communicating and being clear with your team members/ people involved in the project. It is also important to also be aware of how long processing time takes in…   Read more»

]]> 15cadce62303b3a88c079981cfb8c1a5 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19797/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 03:15:37 -0400 Metrics are important because they can help assess the productivity and process of a project for the duration of said project or for future projects. Metrics measure different aspects of the project like time it takes to complete each task/…   Read more»

]]> 5c310c588b44fd8c85560ffae8a799ad https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19735/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 03:07:44 -0400 Posted by: @ryanrattazzi In the lecture slides this week, we learned about all things risk management. Starting in the planning phase, a part of DDP is to do risk analysis to determine the probability some undesired consequence will occur in…   Read more»

]]> 6dd3039f6a553c56b3aaf91c916eb65d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19733/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 02:59:53 -0400 I started working in the medical device industry at the same time as starting this course, so I was able to solidify my knowledge from this class to the workplace. I am fortunate enough to use the lessons I learned…   Read more»

]]> 23b0bd59947ce98d02731d1088daa896 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19731/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 02:50:29 -0400 The purpose of metrics is to calculate how to measure things, such as productivity, cost, scope, etc. during a project. Metrics are beneficial for management so they can see if goals are met in terms of cost, productivity, and whatever…   Read more»

]]> d25d576822468a8466e9796b56b0d267 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19688/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 03:47:06 -0400 Like everyone has mentioned before, taking into account of teammates’ planned absences are important when discussing the execution during the planning phase. Of course, emergencies do happen and may push some plans back, but it would be good to take…   Read more»

]]> ee044fe078bbc6670a7e9c2dc1f1a3fd https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19684/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 03:36:17 -0400 Posted by: @ial4 Hello everyone, Suppose you’re leading a project aimed at updating the packaging for a product line. You begin the planning phase by estimating your project budget and completion date.when you enter the buildup phase ,you get much…   Read more»

]]> 1ac3f3939332b33417f955743dcd3651 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19679/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 02:29:36 -0400 In order to minimize errors with dates so that the task is minimally affected by lateness, it would be efficient to see previous projects that are along the same vein and have a similar scope and compare them. It would…   Read more»

]]> 8b5b84a0f1a870f59c08029b733b3a50 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19633/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:41:58 -0500 The planning phase is crucial to make sure that the user’s requirements and design inputs are compatible and can be executed. People should take into account of different protocols/ tests are going to take place during the project. Unless a…   Read more»

]]> d3c12a560bcf680d29bf8fd159f9e2c3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19632/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:32:08 -0500 With uncontrollable factors like time, it is hard to estimate properly how long a project will take. The best way to go about finding a viable estimate is to look back on previous executions of similar protocols or tasks and…   Read more»

]]> 740986d6de57820d5fa902f037268003 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19631/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:17:53 -0500 When it comes to asking for input for DID, it is important to at least have R&D and production engineers available during these meetings. Whereas marketing and the customer have a specific image in mind, the engineers are the ones…   Read more»

]]> 306b82c80af77d85f8b25a3b3edb633f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19581/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 04:40:21 -0500 All these factors are important for each aspect of the project because they all rely on consistent communication within the team and the company to ensure that the project goes to completion and upholds all the company’s values. The team…   Read more»

]]> 3e577c988ff5e859d4f822cea936949d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19579/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 04:21:55 -0500 Logging work is important because it keeps you and the other people on your team aware of what goes on in a daily basis. I usually keep track of my own projects in a personal planner and on a work…   Read more»

]]> be22a71801621cbc8ab21c1f97d56414 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19577/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 04:08:38 -0500 A product risk related to medical devices would be something like improper execution of protocol. The purpose of protocol is to make sure there is proof of product production and that employees are aware of the process of manufacturing, cleaning,…   Read more»

]]> 75f9bd6f33fb5bfd0ed6a0248d0fbffa https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19511/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 02:08:51 -0500 The most effective method of resolution when it comes to experiment failures is to troubleshoot what went wrong in the situation and come up with a plan of action to remedy the problem. With the bottle label simulation, we recognized…   Read more»

]]> a3a5ae71d36ce925984ef70b9b1acd64 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19505/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 01:23:13 -0500 Verification and validation are alike, yet different in what their purpose proves. Like mb698 said, validation is to make sure the user needs are consistently met according to medical benefits. Verification is to make sure there is evidence that all…   Read more»

]]> 7757a0ea4f4f34c3f583164d2a2856e3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19502/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:52:19 -0500 The simulations are a great way to learn how to deal with problems during protocol and work with a team to solve these problems. I do agree that in person meetings would be best to figure out how to fix…   Read more»

]]> b08869746a6cd442849040333aa1df55 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19440/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:57:15 -0500 I would agree that success is mainly based on interpersonal skills and the rest based on technical skills. Many companies do train new employees on company policy, procedure, software, etc. and usually colleagues help out newcomers with any tasks or…   Read more»

]]> 043dbb7a656573fcb6ea80acb50b8ef3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19438/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:39:11 -0500 In reference to health and wellness apps, I think period tracking apps for women would classify under the second category, because these apps can track whether or not a woman is pregnant, late on her period for a reason, or…   Read more»

]]> 7134eff84a52fd0f144a22059c0f1705 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19437/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:28:58 -0500 While everyone has said that initiating the project idea is the hardest part (and rightfully so because it determines if the project will exist at all or not), Verification is also something to consider because execution is different than making…   Read more»

]]> 3e217ae3d4f1ec307d182ab176f3927e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19436/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:01:15 -0500 I personally haven’t worked under a project manager but from my experience working under another engineer, I can suggest that organization and patience is key with working with team members. The engineer I report to is extremely organized and keeps…   Read more»

]]> 418974327df9b610c43f9ed73d06ebf9 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19384/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 01:13:48 -0500 I do think that the world is moving towards a global medical device regulation system, especially with EU MDR. It is a hassle on companies though, changing their products so that they are compliant to the new regulation. With any…   Read more»

]]> 7456cc19ac25b6e2c06dbdc310b451fb https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19378/ Sun, 02 Feb 2020 23:19:16 -0500 In order to prevent from “low priority” projects from being stopped before finishing, the company should look at their budget, their current structure, and other parameters that would allow them to sustain projects before they even start these low priority…   Read more»

]]> 925a9298ddf0f78c19e382c10c59dae2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19373/ Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:52:32 -0500 I currently work as an intern at Getinge in the Production Engineering department. From the description of different types of organization structures, Getinge is more of a functional one, because there are different departments like R&D, Quality, HR, etc. and…   Read more»

]]> f4d469fc27b3c712b61cf88e101303f9 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19316/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 01:40:50 -0500 With most models, they all have the consequence of not looking at the broad picture, since it only involves at the model at hand. The purpose of the project life cycle model is to view the process of the project…   Read more»

]]> dd712238b7590e08e97e257986d9aeac https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19315/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 01:19:31 -0500 @sam-dokshI agree with your plan that medical devices planning should start with FDA Design Controls, and within those controls, budget, and other necessary constraints, companies can start planning for their next product. It would be beneficial too to pull ideas…   Read more»

]]> fe3c19f6edfe780e56872cb9bff512c1 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/19307/ Sun, 26 Jan 2020 23:44:40 -0500 @jea42Despite that EU MDR puts medical device companies in a difficult situation to quickly comply, I agree there are positives to the new regulations. With concepts like UDI that will allow better traceability and effectiveness of the products in the…   Read more»

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