Visiting companies like Welch Allyn/Hill Rom help students appreciate where they will fit into the industry. Students met with John Lane (Director of Electrical Eng. and Tech. Development) and Dave Rider (Senior Manager, New Healthcare Delivery Solutions) and learned about how large companies innovate new products by having engineers interact directly with clinicians and healthcare providers.
Robert B. Goergen Hall for Biomedical Engineering and Optics
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
Biomedical Engineer and Lead Reviewer
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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 Manager
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"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 Engineer
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"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 II
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"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 II
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"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 Specialist
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"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 Engineer
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"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 Specialist
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"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 Engineer
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"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 School
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"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 President
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1 yr MS program in Biomedical Engineering focused on Medical Device Design at the University of Rochester within the Center for Medical Technology & Innovation.