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Question about exposure in the field of biomedical engineering

Hi! I am a sophomore at Poolesville High School (magnet school) who is interested in a biomedical career path (still not certain). I was wondering how I can get more exposure in the field--in terms of lab work, research, hands on work, etc.?

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Robert’s Answer

As Amalya suggested, call the Human Relations department in companies or organizations that are doing biomedical work that appeals to you. Ask if they have internship programs. You can also look into attending a college with “co-op programs”; these are universities where you can attend classes that alternate with on-the-job training opportunities. Again, although you’ll have to work at it, try to make selections that feel good to you.
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Keyston’s Answer

Hey there! It's great that you're interested in biomedical engineering. Even though I didn't attend college myself, I'd suggest reaching out to local universities or companies for internships, shadowing opportunities, or workshops. Hands-on experience and networking can really help you explore the field and make informed decisions about your career path.
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Amalya’s Answer

Hi Neil,

Although this is not my field, I'll try to answer your question. It's great that you've decided to get practical experience and generally, know the value of real work experiences in this age!
You can find different internships related to your field which will help you to get practical skills and develop your research abilities. Also, find organizations which offer an opportunity for practicum or work experience programmes. There is one more option: Try to be included in some research projects (if possible) either online or in-person.
Good luck and all the best
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Brianne’s Answer

Try reaching out to colleges and or companies in your area to see if they have any programs for high school students that you could participate in. Another option may be to ask if you can shadow an employee for a day, or go out to lunch and ask them questions. If you decide to study Biomedical Engineering in college, there would definitely be research and work opportunities you could apply for. Another idea is to reach out to Biomedical Engineering professional organizations and see if they have any programs for high school students. Best of luck!
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LaTausha’s Answer

As a high school student you can call companies to see if they'll allow you to shadow someone or tour the facility.
I'm a medical laboratory scientist at a healthcare facility. The challenge is that there is patient information and other regulations that laboratories have to be cognizant of that may limit your experience.
Call/email different bioengineering companies to see what opportunities are available. Some Siemens, Sysmex, Beckman Coulter, Abbott are some companies that develope someone the medical equipment we use.
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Christos’s Answer

Hi Neil,
That's great that you're interested in a career in biomedical engineering. I am a systems engineer (studied mechanical engineering) in a biomedical company developing a system for detecting type and severity of infections; if you'd like feel free to reach out to me over linked in. I can give you a quick tour over zoom of our facilities and some of the work that we do; and specifically what a biomedical engineer would do in a fast paced startup.
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Siddhartha’s Answer

Hi Neil,

Great to know your desire to explore a Biomedical Engineering career path. I agree with many of the suggestions here. Try reaching out to schools that offer a biomedical engineering program and companies in Life Science, Pharma and Medical Devices - many of these companies have programs, internships or other opportunities for high school students.

Checkout Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) - a professional Society for students, researchers, and industry professionals in biomedical engineering
https://www.bmes.org/career-resources

The AIMBE career page has some useful resource to learn more about Biomedical Engineering and career options

Some of the companies to target for interships (check postings on LinkedIn, Simply Hired and Indeed)

Genentech
Beckton Dickinson
GE Healthcare
Boston Scientific
ThermoFisher Scientific

Hope this is helpful. All the best!
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