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Design-Based Doctoral Education in Bioengineering.

Alyssa K R Burke¹, Sara E Wilson²

¹Protingent, 11235 SE 6th Street #220, Bellevue, WA 98004.

Journal of Biomechanical Engineering

|July 21, 2020

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Graduate programs should integrate design-based training for bio-engineering and biomedical engineering (BME) Ph.D. students. This approach equips students with industry-ready skills by focusing dissertation research on innovative medical product design and patient benefit.

Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Education
Medical Product Development

Background:

Most Ph.D. students in bio-engineering and biomedical engineering (BME) pursue careers outside academia.
Existing graduate curricula may not adequately prepare BME Ph.D. students for industry roles.
There is a need to align doctoral training with the demands of the engineering and healthcare industries.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a strategy for integrating design-based research and education into doctoral programs in bio-engineering and biomedical engineering.
To examine current graduate program curricula to identify best practices for design-focused training.
To outline the key components of a design-based Ph.D. program.

Main Methods:

Analysis of curriculum elements from various U.S. graduate programs.

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Development of a proposed model for a design-based doctoral program.

Examination of how dissertation research can be structured around the design process.

Main Results:

A design-based Ph.D. should encompass traditional coursework, design/commercialization training, industry/clinical experiences, and design-centric research.
Dissertations can be structured using the design process, with aims evaluated against user needs.
Doctoral research can be oriented towards developing innovative medical products.

Conclusions:

Integrating design principles into doctoral bio-engineering and biomedical engineering programs is crucial for preparing students for non-academic careers.
A design-centric approach to Ph.D. research can lead to the development of beneficial medical technologies.
Educational institutions should adapt curricula to meet industry needs and enhance graduate employability.