Career Conversations – Center for Medical Technology & Innovation

CMTI Executive Director, Dr. Greg Gdowski answers FAQ on the Careers Unfiltered podcast!

Episode Overview

In this episode, Greg shares his experiences in both industry and academic settings and how choosing what do next is a difficult decision. He gives clear advice on how to negotiate for a higher salary and to set yourself up for success with the skills and knowledge made during your undergraduate career.

Greg Gdowski

Professor Greg Gdowski has nearly 30 years of biomedical engineering experience and is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester. He is also the Executive Director of the Center for Medical Technology & Innovation which is a program designed for master’s students to foster new ideas at the intersection of medicine, technology, and entrepreneurship.

CMTI Seminar with Intuitive Surgical on October 18th

Amy Kerdok, PhD from Intuitive Surgical

Career Conversation with with 2009 University of Rochester BME Graduate: Andrew Bochenko!

Join us for an IN-PERSON conversation with a product manager at Bigfoot Biomedical, a company that has just started clinical trials for technology to help manage insulin-dependent diabetes through smart technology. Andrew will discuss the day-to-day duties of a product manager in the medical innovation field, the transition from college to industry, the importance of networking, and general career advice. Prior to joining Bigfoot, Andrew completed his MS in Engineering Management at Duke University, then worked at Medtronic for four years. He has also interned at a variety of large and small companies. Bring questions or just a listening ear!

Career Conversation with with 2012 University of Rochester CMTI Graduate: Rachel Rakvica from W.L. Gore & Associates.

CMTI students had a Skype conversation with Clinical Specialist, Rachel Rakvica from W.L. Gore & Associates. They learned about her experience in the CMTI MS program and how she translated that into an exciting position at Gore.

Dec. 1st Career Conversation with 2011 University of Rochester BME Graduate: Jacy Bulaon SOLS Systems

Join us for a Skype conversation with a Biomechanical Engineer at SOLS, a company that manufactures custom 3D printed insoles.

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Career Conversation with Nicole (Telleri) Simpson

As part of our continuing "Career Conversations" series, we had another great Skype "visit" from a former student, Nicole (Telleri) Simpson, who is now working at Heartware in Framingham, MA. It’s an exciting time to be a Verification and Validation (V&V) engineer at Heartware, as they start a new clinical trial for a smaller, improved Ventricular Assist Device.
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Career Conversation with Katie Bush, PhD

As the CMTI students wrapped up their clinical practicum, they had a terrific conversation with Dr. Katie Bush ’03, who completed her undergraduate training at the University of Rochester.

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