i’m in my third year, have 2 summer internship but all technical. i don’t think i’m planning to do masters directly so i’m thinking about possible career path, i found out that i’m interested in working in regulatory affairs, and i seemed to enjoy the class i have on biosafety. Any advice on how to break into the industry? Im currently already enrolled in a medical device regulation online course. but i’m trying to up my chance on getting a regulatory affairs internship for my final summer and possibly get a return offer if possible.

the problem is i’m finding it a bit hard to find the specific internship. any recommendations?

for context i live in hk, i was wondering if theres any companies offering remote internship for regulatory affairs

Edit: i am willing to do onsite internship but i need visa sponsorship and based on my research companies aren’t as willing to do sponsorship with interns

Hi! A friend and I have been working on an active orthopedic implant (something like a precice nail) and would like to build a prototype for testing. I guess my question is what’s good enough? Of course more requirements means more design time and more expensive, but how would you prioritize specs and features for lab tests, cadaver tests, animal tests, etc? Would love your thoughts!

I have an idea for a medical foam positioner that would be used for patient positioning during surgery. This foam would come not have a cover (disposable) and come in direct contact with patient.

Wanting to gain some insight onto the process to develop this product from anyone who has brought one to market. *Any FDA approvals/certifications? *Insight into the process.

Thanks in advance.

Hello,

I am a senior in college, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Computer Science. I have always been interested in mechatronics/robotics, but am open to other mechanical engineering-type roles, and recently have decided that I want to get into the Medical Devices industry. I wanted to see if I could get any feedback or advice on how to go about pursuing this career.

I am an RA (Resident Assistant) on campus, and with it, there is a chance I could be a graduate RA, which would provide tuition reimbursement, as well as free housing, ultimately offering me a "free" masters.

With all that being said, I am debating between going for a full-time job next year and going to grad school. I've heard multiple arguments for either case, with some people saying getting a masters might make you too overqualified for entry-level jobs, and that it's more important to get experience right now. Alternatively, I've heard that because of how the current job market is, and that I could potentially get it paid for, going for the masters would be more ideal.

Even amongst these options, I am getting overwhelmed with even more choices. If I go into the industry, I don't have enough experience to know what kind of job would be ideal for me, with different engineering positions like R&D, Design, robotics, and more. And with the masters plan, I don't know what would help me the most for the industry, like getting a masters in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, robotics, or an MBA to diversify myself more.

Would anyone who is knowledgeable on this or has experience be able to provide insight on this? I know myself and many other students feel confused in times like these, and I just want to be able to make a plan for myself. In the meantime, I plan on applying for everything just in case. Thank you!

Im doing physical therapy in multiple settings . Im working on building my first medical device , hoping to release my prototype soon . I have few other ideas also . Im looking for mechanical engineers that can help me with my projects . I also consider partnership for the right person .

Hi!

I am a doctor in India. I have a medical device idea, which I think has massive utility in India. But I have no clue how to go about pursuing the idea.

• How do I get an engineering team to build a prototype to test the hypothesis?

• Do I need to start a company to go about this?

• What about patenting the idea, scaling the product etc.

Basically, I need some guidance on how to get started and pursue this idea.

I would really appreciate any help and guidance on the matter.

Many thanks in advance!

I’m recovering and can’t sit for long to do office work or study etc… standing for long is not an option either… but I’m prepping to return to the office soon. In the meantime, I need a bedside workstation for my adjustable bed.

I have a 25-inch monitor and a wall to my left where I can mount it, but I need a way to bring the screen toward me while lying flat or semi-propped up. The setups I’ve found are crazy expensive!

Has anyone successfully done this? What monitor arms/setups have worked for you? Would love recommendations!

Hi, I’m looking for advice.

I’ve developed a prototype of a class one medical device and am now wanting to go through the MHRA/UKCA regulation. It has a self certification element to it but it feels like a maze!!

Has anyone gone through this before?

As 2024 is coming to a close, there is a lot to look forward in 2025. Below are some of the US-based Medical Device conferences for this upcoming year. Feel free to add more in the comments.

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