Coming from a family with a relatively large medical background, an abundance of influences have caused me to become interested in a wide variety of different aspects of healthcare, leading me to apply for biomedical engineering, nursing, and pharmacy.
During the course of taking Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for A level, I often find myself having lightbulb moments where I discover how something that I learned in one class actually corresponds to another class for a different subject due to the subjects’ close interlinkage with each other. Some examples include the transport of CO2 around the body in Biology, which has a close linkage with ionic equilibria (Le Chatelier's principle), the buffers in Chemistry and the calculations involving logs
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emf induced vs current graphs) and differentiation in Math. Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary subject combining biology, physics, and maths, and the driving force behind my interest in biomedical engineering stems from my desire to continue discovering the connections between the sciences.
During my one week visit to the Hospital of Kuala Lumpur, I was assigned to various areas of the Urology department each day, including consultations, surgeries, seeing pre and post-operative care, and daily walk rounds. I had the privilege to witness the removal of kidney stones via ureteroscopy and robotic surgery and was fascinated by how such machines had replaced the need for invasive open surgeries. My interest in how the ureteroscopy worked led to me researching deeply into the different urological surgery procedures as well as new methods and research. The research I did on how radiation pressure from ultrasound assists in the complete elimination of kidney stones to eliminate the risk of regrowth from fragments prompted me to read other research papers. ‘Radiation dose to patients and personnel during fluoroscopy at
The medical field offers a variety of job opportunities for people of any age, education and skill level. One of the many jobs offered by the medical field is that of a biomedical engineer. A biomedical engineer applies engineering principles to healthcare and the equipment used in the health field. Being a biomedical engineer, you can take very many paths as soon as you finish your schooling. Depending on where you work, you can have multiple duties such as designing equipment and devices used for diagnosing and treating medical problems. Biomedical engineers evaluate the properties of biomedical equipment, maintain, and provide technical support with proper training required to use the equipment. On the more scientific aspect of the job,
Biomedical engineering is a branch of science that connects engineering sciences with biological sciences that started around the 1940s (Citron & Nerem, 2004). Biomedical engineering is the discipline that promotes learning in engineering, biology, chemistry, and medicine. The objective for biomedical engineers is to enhance human health by incorporating engineering and biomedical sciences to solve problems. Some of the accomplishments made from biomedical engineering are prosthetics, robotic and laser surgery, implanted devices, imaging devices, nanotheranostics and artificial intelligence. As we head towards the future, biomedical engineering is anticipated to become an even greater part of the medical industry and bring about innovating
The one instant I can pinpoint as the genesis of my interest in biomedical science was the winter of sixth grade, when I picked up a book on creativity and the brain. I found it fascinating, but what really struck me was that here was a several hundred page book that mostly talked about how little we knew about its topic. It made me think. This was supposed to be a book about how much we’ve learned, and what it’s saying is that the progress we’ve made is only in finding out how little we know. This didn’t upset me; it made me curious. Because, of all the things that we should know about, surely our own minds and our own bodies are paramount among them, and yet we still have so much to learn. I’ve since learned that this phenomenon is not restricted to the biological – gravity is one of the most important things in our lives, yet we do not know its cause. But the biomedical questions continue to fascinate me, perhaps because the answers are so vital. Sure, cosmology is intriguing, but what about a cure for cancer, or even the common cold? What about a way of repairing or bypass...
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, biomedical engineers “develop devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems by combining their knowledge of biology and medicine with engineering principles and practices.” Biomedical engineers are expected to have employment growth of 72 percent over the projections decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. The employment growth is very high even compared to other engineers.
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From the structure of bones to how to the brain works, I’ve always been interested in human anatomy and neurosciences. I find the way that the brain controls the rest of the body and how it reacts fascinating. As I progressed through middle school I found out that I also have a very strong interest in robotics and building things. STEM has allowed me to do more activities and work up close with these subjects and I have loved every moment of it. I had wanted to be a biomedical engineer for a couple of years
I was born in Somalia, a country torn by a civil war where free public education does not exist. I lived there with my grandparents, who both wanted me to have the best education available. They both have started teaching me at an early age, where they taught me the Somali language, Arabic alphabet, and math, because they believed that learning these subjects at an early age will help me accelerate. As I reached school age, they have taken to the school in order to be tested. My test scores revealed that I was in the third grade level, although I was supposed to go to first grade. Eventually, I skipped first and second grade and dived right into third grade. The teachers knew about me, so they would always make me do the hard problems when everyone else was unable to solve them. This habit continued until I got to middle school, where my family decided that we should take things to the next level.
I graduated from Oakland University in 2010 with Bachelor in Health Science. I have been working at Detroit Medical Center as Medical Technologist (MT) for last 5 years in Clincal Chemistry department. During my experience as a MT, I have realized the importance of the technology in the medical industry. Technology not only helps us to provide effective patient care, but also decrease costs for the provider and patient. With the use of technology, physicians’ orders are entered electronically on rather than on paper using Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE). Using paper costly, time consuming and can cause medical errors. With the introduction of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) which include all patient care data, medication information, their progress notes, lab results. The electronic records allows for the screening of potential medical or clerical errors and problems automatically.
I have always been the STEM kind of guy. Growing up, I excelled in math and science, both becoming a vital part of my educational pursuits. Math came naturally to me, it was easy to learn and apply concepts. In all the things I desire to pursue in my life math is a vital part of all of things as it is in most things in life. In regards to science I am attracted to biology in particular as it feels so broad. The study of genetics, cell signaling, and life has intrigued long since. I want to delve deeper in the preview shown to me in my books, and dig deeper toward something bigger. Using the internet, I am already advancing my knowledge by doing online courses on biology. These interests I hold dearly, shape what I long to do in the future.
After that tragic event in my life, I promised myself to be a well- known medical technologist in this world. Medical technology for me is the best and noble career ever in the way it is a combination of loving science and saving people’s lives, helping others. This field play a crucial work in the medical teamwork of doctors, practitioners and the healthcare team. Because there is always advances in clinical laboratory, you learn every day in this field. As a knowledgeable aspect in the medical field, medical technology lead you to a wide- ranging
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with and passionate about medical based subjects and that is why I am applying to biomedical science courses. By undertaking biology and chemistry at a higher level, I have expanded my knowledge on the subjects but I want to learn more. I am interested in clinical biochemistry, haematology, pharmacology, pathology, medical microbiology, molecular biology and developmental biology. By gaining a qualification in the biomedical spectrum, I will be one step closer to my ultimate goal of working in a hospital lab researching, diagnosing and treating diseases. I have taken part in various work experience placements including working in a primary school, developing my interpersonal skills, and
I have always been good at biology and mathematics. This is one reason why one of my many goals is to major in biomedical engineering. I am very excited to start studying biomedical sciences, and hope to use my newly learned skills in the medical field. Achieving a college education in such field will pave the road for my future career, by teaching and instilling knowledge that would not have been learned otherwise.
My desire of studying biomedical sciences stems from my sciences interest, as it demonstrates a world not visible to the naked eye, plays a big role in everyday life. science specifically biology and chemistry are stimulating and challenging subjects , over the years of studying them ,my interest has increased because learning things about how our bodies function and how it relates to god’s creation is particularly interesting for me. I also find it very important because I’m Muslim. The biomedical science degree will open for me the door to learn more about the vast field of biology and its branches to a greater depth. I developed my knowledge in the science field by taking support classes in the lab at school; I was fascinated by how the body can function in different circumstances and the complexity of DNA, different organisms, chemical reactions, and also very importantly the mathematical aspect which gives me the chance to develop and use my logic and it inform me to new ways of looking at given problems.
Many people don't know what biomedical engineers do. A biomedical engineer’s job is actually quite interesting. They analyze and create solutions to improving the quality and effectiveness of patient care. They also design technology to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities. They have a big role in helping people begin new lives. The main job of a biomedical engineer is to help create prosthetic limbs or organs for those who are in need of one.
The medical field is a very interesting career field. There are hundreds of different occupations within this field, including anything from saving a fragile newborn baby’s life to prescribing antibiotics to a relatively healthy adult. No two occupations are exactly alike, but each one is equally important. Although there are several job variations in medicine, they all have at least one thing in common. Every occupation within the medical field relies heavily on mathematics. Elementary mathematics, geometry and algebra are all obviously crucial to advancing in new technology, saving lives and curing diseases. However, most people do not realize the importance math has on simpler tasks performed every day by doctors, nurses, x-ray technicians, pharmacists, and the hundreds of other jobs in this fascinating career field. With the use of basic as well as advanced mathematics, we have achieved many life-saving medical advances and will continue to save lives as well as perform less complicated medical tasks.