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Combination of traditional engineering to treat today’s medical problems. In the words of Dr. Grimm: Treating the body as a “machine” and working on “fixing” the problems that the body faces. What is BME?

The use of traditional engineering expertise to analyze and solve problems in biology and medicine, providing an overall enhancement of health care. “ DEFINITION:

KIND OF WORKPLACES OF WORK Universities, industries Government regulatory agencies Research facilities of educational and medical institutions Design instruments, software, devices Develop new procedures Conduct researches BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS A blend of both medical and technological backgrounds

WHY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING? To be a service for people To partake in the excitement of working with living systems To apply advanced technology to the complex problems of medical care

SPECIALITY Fields Bioinstrumentation Biomechanics Cellular, Tissue Genetic Engineering, Clinical Engineering. To learn more about each individual specialty: pt/sp/be_faqs#areas pt/sp/be_faqs#areas

Artificial organs: hearing aids, cardiac pacemakers, artificial kidneys, arms, and legs Advanced surgical devices: laser systems for eye surgery, automated delivery of insulin, etc. Medical imaging systems: ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), etc. COMMON DEVICES IN BME:

Best Jobs rank: 10-year growth: 72% Median pay: $76,000

Bureau of Labor Statistics found that there were 14,760 biomedical engineers working in the US in 2009 An employment growth of 72% over the next decade, faster than the average growth of all occupations Median annual earnings were $78,860 in The middle 50 percent earned between $60,980 and $100,890 3,440 employees in medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 2,680 employees in scientific research and development 2,410 employees in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing EMPLOYEMENT, SALARIES AND FUTURE DEMAND

MAJOR CONCERNS of BME FDA approval Legal Liability Risk of Failure

The aging of the population and a growing focus on health issues are driving demand for better medical devices and equipment designed by biomedical engineers. An increased concern for cost- effectiveness is boosting demand for biomedical engineers, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries. CHANGING FACE OF BME:

“Good at math, good at problem solving, and I can work in medicine?” This is the field for you! Been working with WSU since Why BME at WSU BME research since 1939, probably one of the oldest in the world Great working relationship with the Medical School Hands on experience, unlike other schools that work in theory Her Studies: Two summer internships John Hopkins for Undergraduate University of Pennsylvania Comments from Dr. Michele Grimm

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Professional society Founded in early 1968 Boasts more than 4,000 members and is growing Provides many benefits to its members from holding top quality scientific meetings to publishing highest quality journals and providing a mode of communication between its members Website is

FUN FACTS ABOUT BME Has the highest percentage of female students in all of the engineering specialties A biomedical engineer designed early artificial hearts and the first kidney dialysis machine. Many biomedical engineering graduates go on to medical school. The percentage in some programs is as high as 50%

The bulk of the research behind this report came from the Biomedical Engineering Society webpage: specifically: CNN Money report on top ten growing jobs: best_jobs_job_growth.moneymag/index.html best_jobs_job_growth.moneymag/index.html Personal interview with Dr. Michele Grimm Labor Statistics Bureau: SOURCES