My Entry Into Biomedical Engineering

It is my hope to eventually become a prosperous biomedical engineer. Even within biomedical engineering there are many distinct fields, and I am most interested in rehabilitation biomedical engineering. I would like to be somewhere where I can help those with disabilities to become proficient in anything they aspire to do; Additionally, I would like to be a part of the design process, although I have an interest in research as well.

The most progressive discoveries of all time have two elements in common: a component of critical thinking and a component of creativity. It is these two dimensions that led to my selection of biomedical engineering as my major. After being a student at Harford Community College (HCC) for two years, I recognize that I have reached my full potential here and need to transfer in order to continue growing as a student. As an active member in the STEM program, majoring in Chemistry with Calculus-Based Physics at HCC, I developed the necessary logistical skills and analytical mindset needed in order to grasp concepts and utilize them effectively. In addition to my academic pursuits, I have continued to develop myself as a musician by playing at various events as well as improvising my own music.

My selected area of interest is anything related to biomedical engineering or biochemistry. I am especially interested in biomedical engineering because biomedical engineers create all the machinery and tools that doctors use to save lives, and I want to be a biomedical engineer to be able to help save lives. I first developed this interest early on, sometime at the beginning of my sixth grade year. I found out about biomedical engineering from when I was in my middle school’s First Lego League club, and in this club we had to do research based on a theme from the year’s challenge. The theme we had to do our research on for my first year in the club was research that we could use to create an idea for some innovative

With this degree combination, I plan on becoming a surgeon, but also develop state-of-the-art medical devices and treatments for my field. While primarily working as a surgeon, I would utilize the biomedical engineering background to determine the feasibility of hypothetical treatments and develop my own ideas. Biomedical engineers are often only involved in a single aspect of a patient's treatment, which may involve multiple treatments and lengthy recovery. A surgeon would be able to monitor the patient throughout the entire process to better determine what is physically possible for the patient to endure a new treatment. The combination of degrees would permit me to be more effective in determining what is possible and what is improbable for certain types of

At the age of seven my IDEAL goal was to be able to be successful in life and to go into the field

“My spirit is unconquerable...I don't care what's probable. Through blood, sweat, and tears, I am unstoppable”~ Anthony Robles. In this quote Anthony may be talking about wrestling but this can be interpreted for any given situation. I look at this and think of biomedical engineering because of the hard work and dedication that the engineers put into their jobs. Anlong with dedication i also think of this career because takes not only brains but also heart. Biomedical engineering is a difficult job that includes a vast amount of different jobs, requires specific schooling path and comes with some large obstacles.

These local opportunities revealed to me the power of innovation to solve problems and change lives, and I began to see that I wanted to work with people to create feasible, sustainable solutions. The piece of STEM that I found the most intriguing was engineering and the field: biomedical engineering.

I want to get a degree in biomedical engineering because I aspire to create artificial organs, particularly artificial kidneys. This goal is personal to me, but I feel it can help numerous people within society. My family has a history of chronic kidney disease, also known as kidney failure, which requires a transplant. While waiting for a kidney, most people with kidney failure have to begin

I was walking alongside my mother to a grocery store when I saw a war veteran with an amputated leg sitting in a wheelchair. Being a curious five-year-old boy, I asked my mother, ''Why can't that man walk like us?"     She replied, ''It's because he has no leg."    

With a strong interest in medicine, I continued my study at the University of California, Davis with a biology major and emphasized my classes in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior science. I wanted to have some knowledge about health care system so I began an internship in the health clinic. I wanted to get a better understanding of the drugs and its effects on human body so I started working as a Clinical Research Coordinator. Through my research experience my vocabulary of human diseases, medicals tests; imaging techniques and diagnostic procedures was extensively polished. The research work gave me an ultimate experience in discovery process and appreciation for the biomedical

engineering. My tenure in high school is what initially led to my choice in pursuing this

Biomedical engineering is the application of a variety of different engineering principles and concepts in order to advance the biology and health care fields. Biomedical engineers often work closely with doctors and medical researchers in order to improve on existing medical techniques, often involving the implementation of technology, or creating solutions to new and arising problems in the medical field.

Several well-wishers suggested that I choose medicine or engineering and pursue in one of those fields since I had done biology

According to the Bureau of Labor Statics, the fields of chemical and biomedical engineering will be growing from 2014-2024. Biomedical engineering is expected to grow 23%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics claims, “In addition, the integration of chemical and biological sciences and rapid advances in innovation will create new areas in biotechnology and in medical and pharmaceutical fields for them to work in. Thus, those with a background in biology

Planning and research is important when trying to succeed in any endeavor. A career goal is no different. My goal is to become a biomedical engineer because it is a diverse subject with interdisciplinary opportunities, and it can be extremely helpful to other individuals with various ailments. There are many aspects to each type of career, and they should all be considered when choosing a job or field. Some of the most critical factors in career planning include considering the necessary education and training, required skills, earning potential, benefits, daily routine, and one’s own personal abilities (Teen's Guide to College and Career Planning, 21-32). By examining these elements in regard to biomedical engineering, I can distinguish my misconceptions from the realities of this career and reevaluate my decision to pursue it.