Clinical Needs and Technology

This course introduces bioengineering students to medical technology as it is used in the modern tertiary care hospital. Required elements include labs, in which small groups of students participate in hands-on experiences using advanced clinical technologies such as medical imaging, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive treatment. Other elements included shadowing clinical faculty mentors for an in-depth exposure in two clinical areas, and tours of bay area medical technology companies. Because many course activities require observation in the clinical environment, all students are required to complete medical clearance and observer training prior to enrollment. Please refer to this document to get started: https://tinyurl.com/bioe301b-winter2027. This course is open to graduate students only (coterms may enroll if they have received their undergraduate diploma) and graded primarily by in-person attendance and final presentations. Many course activities occur outside of regular class hours, including some off-campus activities.