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Sarah Scheerer1, Chloe Tenembaum1, Aliza M Lee2
1Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24060 USA.
Biomedical Engineering Education
|February 9, 2026
Summary
Biomedical engineering students in clinical immersion courses improved problem-solving and teamwork skills. These experiences in Veteran healthcare settings enhanced their ability to identify needs and collaborate effectively.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering Education
- Healthcare Innovation
- Transdisciplinary Learning
Background:
- Biomedical Engineering (BME) clinical immersion courses are expanding, offering educators opportunities to share implementation insights.
- Existing research on BME clinical immersions highlights a need for deeper understanding of their impact on student learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the design, implementation, and assessment of a BME course featuring clinical immersions.
- Focus on Service Member and Veteran healthcare environments to address identified gaps in understanding program impact.
Main Methods:
- Assessed student experiences in an undergraduate BME elective, "Needs Identification in Healthcare," over three cohorts.
- Analyzed data from transdisciplinary team immersion in Veteran and Service Member healthcare settings.
- Evaluated program structure including partner collaboration, team-based needs finding and design, and immersion assessment.
Main Results:
- Students highly valued the clinical immersion experience.
- Participants demonstrated improved problem-solving, healthcare needs identification, communication with patients/providers, and transdisciplinary teamwork.
- Effectiveness of engineers and designers in complementary roles was recognized.
Conclusions:
- Structured clinical immersion experiences foster student learning and professional development.
- Incorporating transdisciplinary teams and specific healthcare environments enhances educational outcomes.
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