Medical Engineering Education: Designing a Product Innovation and Technology Session for First-Year Medical Students

The Carle Illinois College of Medicine created an innovative model for medical education that integrates engineering principles into an active learning curriculum. First-year students were introduced to a medical device in an engaging product innovation and technology session. The goals were to disc...

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Published inMedical science educator Vol. 30; no. 4; pp. 1761 - 1764
Main Authors Coiado, Olivia C., Ahmad, Kashif A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer US 01.12.2020
Subjects
Education
Medical Education
Short Communication
Medical education
Engineering
Innovation
Physiology
Technology
Oximetry
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Summary:The Carle Illinois College of Medicine created an innovative model for medical education that integrates engineering principles into an active learning curriculum. First-year students were introduced to a medical device in an engaging product innovation and technology session. The goals were to discuss the physiology of oxygen saturation and demonstrate the ability to use observation and research to develop a new product idea. Students hypothetically competed with others to raise money from investors to pursue an efficient medical device and attend the users’ needs. Student’s feedback reflected a positive impact on their understanding of oximetry measurements and product innovation.
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ISSN:2156-8650
2156-8650
DOI:10.1007/s40670-020-01033-9