Challenges and Opportunities: Building a Relationship Between a Department of Biomedical Engineering and a Medical School.

George, Steven C; Meyerand, M Elizabeth; Council of Chairs of Biomedical Engineering · Ann Biomed Eng · 2017

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

A department of biomedical engineering can significantly enhance the impact of their research and training programs if a productive relationship with a medical school can be established. In order to develop such a relationship, significant hurdles must be overcome. This editorial summarizes some of the major challenges and opportunities for a department of biomedical engineering as they seek to build or enhance a relationship with a medical school. The ideas were formulated by engaging the collective wisdom from the Council of Chairs of the biomedical engineering departments.

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