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Krisha
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Mount Prospect, Illinois
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What struggles do you face in biomedical engineering that you don't see in other types of engineering?
I am in 12th grade and am going into college next year. I enjoy biology and health and want to pursue engineering, but am unsure if I should do another type of engineering.
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Robert Epstein
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Naples, Florida
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Hi Krisha,
That’s a very valid question. Let me add some ideas based on my many years of BME: You also need to be very good at math, non-biology sciences, and interfacing with software. You should enjoy working with instruments and hands-on projects. You have to be very comfortable using AI. I guess my greatest struggle (but it was enjoyable) was keeping up with advances in my specialties in both healthcare and engineering. I kept reading tech magazines, attended occasional continuing-education classes, joined professional groups, and had a wide circle of friends in my specialties. For a better in-depth answer, ask your same questions to ChatGPT. You’re heading in a great direction of a career. All the best!
That’s a very valid question. Let me add some ideas based on my many years of BME: You also need to be very good at math, non-biology sciences, and interfacing with software. You should enjoy working with instruments and hands-on projects. You have to be very comfortable using AI. I guess my greatest struggle (but it was enjoyable) was keeping up with advances in my specialties in both healthcare and engineering. I kept reading tech magazines, attended occasional continuing-education classes, joined professional groups, and had a wide circle of friends in my specialties. For a better in-depth answer, ask your same questions to ChatGPT. You’re heading in a great direction of a career. All the best!
Jennifer Dede, MBA
Biomedical Engineering
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Rancho Cucamonga, California
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Jennifer’s Answer
Hi Krisha,
I'm glad you asked this question.
Biomedical engineering can sometimes limit you to the medical device, tech, or pharma fields. If you work in medical devices, it can be hard to switch to other engineering areas. Mechanical engineering might be more flexible if you want to explore industries like automotive after college.
Another challenge is keeping up with changes in the industry, especially with technology and AI. Healthcare is highly regulated, so it can be tough to understand all the rules and use technology effectively.
I hope this helps!
I'm glad you asked this question.
Biomedical engineering can sometimes limit you to the medical device, tech, or pharma fields. If you work in medical devices, it can be hard to switch to other engineering areas. Mechanical engineering might be more flexible if you want to explore industries like automotive after college.
Another challenge is keeping up with changes in the industry, especially with technology and AI. Healthcare is highly regulated, so it can be tough to understand all the rules and use technology effectively.
I hope this helps!
Zac Zoumpoulidis, MBA, POPM
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Hi Krisha,
This is an interesting question. I began my undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering, and I have family working in the medical device industry. As someone else mentioned, it's a specialized field, so you might find yourself confined to certain industries if you stick with it.
If you're open to exploring, other engineering majors offer more flexibility and can lead to a wider range of job opportunities. Personally, I found it challenging to keep up with rapidly changing technology and trends.
I also considered going to medical school despite my degree, so there are various paths you can take. If you're unsure at first, you can start with one major and see if it suits you. Changing majors is quite common and straightforward. That's what I did. If this is your true passion, just be aware of how flexible your career options will be after completing the program.
This is an interesting question. I began my undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering, and I have family working in the medical device industry. As someone else mentioned, it's a specialized field, so you might find yourself confined to certain industries if you stick with it.
If you're open to exploring, other engineering majors offer more flexibility and can lead to a wider range of job opportunities. Personally, I found it challenging to keep up with rapidly changing technology and trends.
I also considered going to medical school despite my degree, so there are various paths you can take. If you're unsure at first, you can start with one major and see if it suits you. Changing majors is quite common and straightforward. That's what I did. If this is your true passion, just be aware of how flexible your career options will be after completing the program.