One of the crucial moments in my life was the decision I had to take; as to what I was going to do next in life. Having completed my Advanced Level in 2013, I realized that it was not the end of my career as a student. I needed strong academic foundation along with other soft skills to meet the challenges and survive in this commercial world as a successful individual. In view of these thoughts, I was unable to make a firm decision as to what my career direction would be. After a month or so of various discussions with my parents, friends and other learned people I was able to reason out the best choice for me. Several well-wishers suggested that I choose medicine or engineering and pursue in one of those fields since I had done biology …show more content…
Biomedical engineering is a field where you will be finding solutions for the problems inside your body using engineering principles. Then, once you pursue a degree in biomedical engineering then you can specialize in various interesting subfields; to name a few, bio-engineering, tissue engineering and cellular engineering where an individual who has successfully acquired sufficient knowledge in the field would deal with both human body and medical devices that ranges from clinical equipment to micro implant. I believe this field is one that would both accommodate the interests of an engineering student, as well as a medical student. Finally, my intention in choosing this field goes beyond my salary package. I would strive to contribute with improved advanced medical technology that would help work out solutions for the problems encountered by people, that in turn will eradicate the ailments of the millions of people suffering out there, together with the fact that bio engineeing is an ongoing one where every moment new advancements are taking
Biomed Academy at my high school will be the most contributing factor to attain my goal. This academy has changed my perspective about medicine career. I have gained tons of knowledge from BioMed academy in these high school years. This will help me to attain my goal, because the knowledge gained from this academy will help me to be a successful medical professional. The principle of Health Science, Health Science, CNA, psychology, Biology, and anatomy and physiology are classes that prepared me to be an eligible Pre-Med applicant. I have learned from the basic structures of the body to the complex structure of the body, and from classroom to hands-on experience at the rehabilitation center. These years in BioMed Academy will help me to attain
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
I am a pre-med student pursuing a biomedical science degree which I aim to receive in four years. After university, I hope to attend graduate school where I can pursue an MD/Ph.D. degree. I strongly believe that conducting research is a valuable learning experience that would enhance my undergraduate studies by allowing me to expand and apply my knowledge. Furthermore, conducting research now would serve as a beneficial precursor for eventual graduate studies.
With a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, five years of hands-on experience dealing with medical devices and healthcare environment, and the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a timely and accurate manner, I confidently express my interest in your posting on LinkedIn for a Biomedical Technologist.
Growing up, I dreamed of becoming a doctor and opening my own clinic, however as I grew older, I realized it wasn't a realistic goal for me to achieve. This is when I decided to pursue a future career in the field of engineering. As I was exploring my options, I learned I could still become involved with health sciences through a biomedical engineering program. By obtaining a Bachelor of Science through the Biomedical Engineering program, I believe it will be the ideal starting point for my post-secondary education. As an individual who enjoys being constantly challenged and has strong fond for the world of medicine, this program will allow me to explore and study both worlds. Through the cooperative education offered through this program,
I want to work alongside physicians and help reduce the administrative burden placed on doctors, allowing them to concentrate on patient care. This would also be an invaluable learning experience, as I would be introduced to the electronic medical record, as well as any relevant medical terminology.
Thanks to my mother's profession, I have had a front row seat in observing the radical changes made in the medical field with the introduction of new devices. I have also seen the beneficial effects these developments have had on the lives of people living in the less affluent countries in the Middle East; these observations coupled with my interest in mechanics have inspired me to pursue a career in biomedical engineering. Watching The University of Yale's online open courses on biomedical engineering has convinced me that this is what I aspire to do in the long run. Biomedical engineering, to me, seems like the perfect mix of research and practical work, something which is unique to this field of engineering.
I believe I am right for biomedical sciences because I am interested in understanding biological systems and the underlying concepts of diseases at a higher level. I find it fascinating that innovations and discoveries in the biomedical field allow us to understand biological systems on a molecular level. My ambition is to work in a medical laboratory after graduating and perhaps specialize in a single discipline (e.g. medical microbiology or immunology).
I plan on going to college and having a career in biomedical engineering. Biomedical engineers use components of biology and engineering to create devices and equipment that assist in healthcare. I believe that as a biomedical engineer, I will be able to develop better medical equipment and biomaterial that can be used to treat diseases more effectively.
Attending Robert Morris and pursuing a degree would require me to not only build upon the skills that I have already acquired, but to develop new skills as well. I am interested in pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering, because I want to be able to create things that will positively impact the lives of people who need help the most. This degree would require me to be able to put the needs of others before myself, to be humble to accept the ideas of others, and to have the ability to act proactively towards the future, rather than completely focusing on what is presently occurring. When I first entered high school, I wanted to enter a majority of the clubs to gain new friends and see what interested me. I saw extracurricular activities
Combining technology, chemistry and engineering are the reason why I gravitated towards biomedical informatics. I am working on becoming a research scientist with heavy emphasis on high level medical research and development. Applying to the biomedical informatics program will give me the knowledge and expose me to tutelage I need to be successful in my pursuit. From data management, information flows, to system integration these are projects I want to be involved with. Having an advanced degree I would have better R&D prospects, could work on more technologically advanced projects, and be a competitive for certain projects.
Over this past summer, I was given the opportunity to volunteer at my local hospital. Over the 10 week program where I volunteered 200 hours of my time, I was exposed to many aspects of the healthcare system. Given my future career plans of one day becoming an ophthalmologist, this was a great learning experience. I was greatly intrigued by many of the technology at the hospital and tried best as I could to envelop myself into areas where I could better understand the usage of such technology. From my initial exposure to such advances in medical technologies I decided I would make my undergraduate major bioengineering as to understand technological advances better and how they can efficiently be used to help people. Bioengineering would not
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
My purpose in undertaking graduate study in the Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Texas- San Antonio is to develop my skills and knowledge of therapy in preparation for a career as a Researcher. With increasing demands worldwide for scientific and medical advancements, I embark on a journey to join self and subject in becoming an experienced researcher and scientific leader. In addition, I plan to conduct research concerning genetic diseases, cancer, gene therapy, and stem cells to provide physicians and genetic counselors cutting edge information to more accurately assess risks, interpret medical history, test and diagnose genetic diseases and illnesses due to the malfunction of the cell cycle and developmental mechanisms. I know my personal interest for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology would flourish working with top scientists solving challenging biological and medical mysteries.
Biomedical sciences have always played a role in my life due to the surgeries I’ve been a victim of and my relatives being active in biomedical fields. At the age of 9, I was diagnosed with Scoliosis in which I had to wear a brace for most of my adolescent years. As time progressed, my curve progressed extremely which resulted to spinal correction surgery. This life experience captured my interest for the medical field. I am an aspiring Biology Pre-Health major at Alabama State University planning to become a pediatrician. My main objectives as a pediatrician would be keeping children healthy, preventing childhood diseases, educating families about the importance of health, and easing difficulties for patients by keeping them happy and comfortable.