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Hi, I am in 9th grade right, now, and I would like to go into the field of robotic medicine. What should I do as a high school freshman to prepeare for the career?

I want to go into this field because I see a really bright future for it, I want medical service to be more efficient, and I am really passionate about robotics. I took a Engineering course this year last semester, and I am currently on my school's robotic team and I am really active ( I haven't missed a single after-school session ). I plan to take all the Physics courses my school offers, and I am also going to take all the math courses I can take. I am currently in Math 2 Honors, but I am doubling up next year and taking Math 3 Honors and Pre-Calculus Honors. I also plan to take a lot more science classes than this. Also, instead of taking computer programming classes in school, I plan to learn some programming at home during the summer. I know a bit of the language 'C', as I am the programmer for our team's robot, and we use RobotC. I would like any advice that you can give. #engineering #medicine

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Peter’s Answer

Hello, Omkar. It sounds like you have a big head start with regard to an exciting career for your future. The math, programming and physics courses are excellent foundations for this type of career. If surgical robotics is your goal, you may want to consider attending to Medical School. Therefore, don't overlook Biology and Chemistry classes during your high school career. These will be important Pre-Med courses in College.
Thank you comment icon I would agree with Peter's advice. It also would be great to identify someone in the field you could talk with, since you are so specific already. Best of luck. Lionel Silberman
Thank you comment icon Thank you so much Mr. Sturtevant and Mr. Silberman! I really appreciate your advice. I already took Biology Honors last semester, and I plan to take AP Biology. I also signed up for Chemistry Honors for next year, and plan to take AP Chemistry in my senior year, based on the advice from some juniors and seniors I know. Also, do you know where and how I could identify someone in this field? Thanks,Omkar Omkar
Thank you comment icon Hi, I have another question. Would you happen to know any scholarships that have to do with my interests? I plan to do academic scholarships during my high school careers, but I can't find any scholarships that have to do with robotics. Thanks, Omkar Omkar
Thank you comment icon You don't need a medical degree to create the robots, but obviously and understing of medicine would be very helpful. You can pursue a degree in Biomedical engineering and that will give you exposure to both fields. Luis "Lou" Herrera
Thank you comment icon Thank you Mr. Herrera! I really appreciate all of your's help! Omkar
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Ken’s Answer

Hi Omkar!


You are investigating a very interesting and evolving and controversial area. Here a few sites that might be helpful.


http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/robotic-surgery/basics/definition/prc-20013988


https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007339.htm


http://allaboutroboticsurgery.com/surgicalrobots.html


Best of luck! Keep me informed. Send thank you notes to those who help you!
Thank you comment icon Thank you so much for the advice and the links! I will take a look at the links. I talked to my robotics coach about the topic, and told me to take math and science courses. I will talk to my counsler and the alumni relations as soon as I can. Thanks, Omkar Omkar
Thank you comment icon Hi, I have another question. Would you happen to know any scholarships that have to do with my interests? I plan to do academic scholarships during my high school careers, but I can't find any scholarships that have to do with robotics. Thanks, Omkar Omkar
Thank you comment icon Here is a search I just did for scholarships: https://www.google.com/search?q=roboticv+scholarships&rlz=1C1SAVU_enUS552US553&oq=roboticv+scholarships&aqs=chrome..69i57.8471j0j4&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=robotics+scholarships Also talk to your favorite teachers and your guidance counselors. They might know of more. There also might be some local ones available. Also go to the reference librarian at our local library. They also might know of more. Best of luck! Please keep me posted of your progress! I am interested in how you are doing!!! Ken Simmons
Thank you comment icon Thank you so much Mr. Simmons! I will definitely take a look at the scholarships! I will definitely keep you updated on my progress! Omkar
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Luis "Lou"’s Answer

You seem to be doing all the right things. There is two areas to robotic medicine: the creation on the devices and the use of them. Dependingon which you are iinterested is what the best choice of courses and activities you should pursue.Both call for focus on STEM classes. For making the robots, math, physics and participating in the robotics team are great. For actual use of the robots you will have to pursue a medical degree, so chemistry, biology should be your focus.
Thank you comment icon Thank you so much for you advice! I plan to go into the field where I can create the robots. Do I need a medical degree for that too, or do I only need a master's degree in robotics and engineering? I plan to take as many STEM courses I can take. Thanks, Omkar Omkar
Thank you comment icon Hi, I have another question. Would you happen to know any scholarships that have to do with my interests? I plan to do academic scholarships during my high school careers, but I can't find any scholarships that have to do with robotics. Thanks, Omkar Omkar
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Matthew’s Answer

Omkar,


I would highly suggest to reach outside your current network of your robotics coach or other teachers at your school. Seek out professionals active in the robotics/biomedical fields within your area. Generally they will be impressed by a student in high school being confident enough to reach out and ask them for advice on career paths and what has inspired them to their achievements. They may even have their own connections regarding scholarships or internships. Shadowing a professional even just for a day can also be enlightening.


Additionally, begin searching for scholarships and robotics competitions. Often competitions may have scholarships attached to them such as the one found here: (http://www.roboticseducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Robomatter_Scholarship.pdf). Also, if you want to stand out I'd suggest doing your own research on current issues in the industry and trying to come up with your own solutions.


Best of luck!
Thank you comment icon Hi, Thank you, Mr. Wren, for your help! I will definitely try to meet someone who is already in the field. I know a professor at NC State University who might know someone in the field. Thanks for tips, I will definitely use them. Also, if I want to go into this field, do I need to take AP Chemistry? I am planning to take AP Biology, but I was wondering if I really need AP Chemistry. I did not apply for it for my Sophomore year, as I was planning to take it either in college or my senior year. Thanks, Omkar Omkar
Thank you comment icon Omkar, You are very welcome. Glad to hear that you are already in contact with some professors. While I cannot speak to whether or not AP Chemistry will be required in this field of study, I can say that any AP classes will be worthwhile for you. Often if you do well enough in the courses and take the AP exams at the end of the school year you can even get college credit for them (which can make your course load lighter in college and allow you to take more courses outside of the regular curriculum). Even if you plan on taking the courses in college it can be helpful to have had them in high school as it serves as a refresher and it will reinforce the material. Let me know if you have any further questions! Keep up the good work Omkar. Best Regards Matthew Wren
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Peter’s Answer

With regard to your question to me regarding robotics scholarships, I do not know of any specific scholarship of this type. However, the colleges that you are interested in will undoubtedly offer scholarships thqa you can apply for when you apply for college.
Thank you comment icon Hi, Thank you so much Mr. Sturevan, I really appreciate your help. I will definitely take a look at the scholarships that the colleges I am interested in offers. Thanks, Omkar Omkar
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