One of the key goals of the CMTI is to develop talented engineers and scientists who are ready to contribute to the development of novel innovations in medical devices and other healthcare technologies. These pages have been designed to help those students explore and identify path into positions that best match their individual skills, expertise and passions. To clarify the breadth of educational opportunities that might offer training for careers in medical innovation, the Education Pathways page highlights some of the education options beyond the BS degree. We also highlight the diversity of career paths in our listing of job titles in Medical innovation, with a goal of assisting students with their search for specific positions that might suit their interests. In the Alumni Paths page, we celebrate the range of paths chosen by several alumni from our University of Rochester Biomedical Engineering programs. Finally, in the Company Search page, we provide some guidance on how to identify specific companies who may be potential employers in medical innovation. Students in both Senior Design and our MTI MS program also receive individualized guidance, can participate in “Career Conversations” with alumni, and take part in mock interviews with the help of local companies and the UR Career & Internship Center.
Testimonials
"The program provided me with explicit regulatory knowledge through the joint IP/FDA course... I met my FDA contact through this same FDA/IP course which is what has landed me a job that I love!"MTI (2014)Erin KeeganFDACombination Product Policy Analyst
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"... from clinical needs finding to, project vetting, to prototype development, to regulatory and IP strategy, to business plan development, it has all been extremely useful! "MTI (2014)Spencer KlubbenFoundation MedicineProduct ManagerRead more
"The two month rotation gave us the experience to communicate with different types of clinicians and allowed us to really understand how medical devices are used in a clinical setting."MTI (2014)Mohammad MuslehBausch & LombLens Design EngineerRead more
"The two month clinical rotation was great! It was the first time I’d been in on cases and it was really valuable to have the opportunity to interact with surgeons and physicians on a daily basis."MTI (2014)Ryan DeAngelisBIOTRONIKField Clinical Studies Engineer IIRead more
"The design aspect of the program introduces students to the terminology and design processes used in the industry, which makes transitioning into industry easier..."MTI (2014)Matthew CrilleyPulse TechnologiesQuality Engineer IIRead more
"The connections made with professionals that would visit the program was also key..."
"I find myself constantly using the skills I learnt in the program..."MTI (2018)Raiem SmithUnither PharmaceuticalsValidation SpecialistRead more
"I often lean on not only the knowledge gained in courses such as FDA and Device Design, but also the leadership and presentation skills that I further developed in the program."
MTI (2019)Kwasi NimakoRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Associate Sustaining EngineerRead more
"The devotion from the staff and various experts in the field brought in to mentor the students on specific applicable subject matter is unparalleled..."
MTI (2018)Evan SosnowJohnson & JohnsonClinical Account SpecialistRead more
"I've been given many different responsibilities and projects and have been able to pick things up and learn the industry much faster than if I had tried to make the transition as an undergraduate."
MTI (2019)Gavin HambroseAesculapDesign EngineerRead more
"I truly loved how CMTI provided a comprehensive view of medical device design including the engineering, entrepreneurial, medical, and legal aspects... (it) has equipped me to be a better physician."
MTI (2019)Christian KeenanUniversity of MassachusettsMedical SchoolRead more
"That they are required to have an understanding of quality systems, project management and other industry practices speaks volumes about the university’s commitment to preparing their students... "
Industry expertPaul BuckleyApplied Sciences GroupFormer PresidentRead more
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