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Johns Hopkins University | EN.580.603

Special Topics in Bioengineering Innovation & Design

1.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.22)

This year long seminar series features experts from the medical device industry, venture capital firms, FDA, patent attorneys, entrepreneurs, and many more. They will share their real-world insights into the medical device innovation and commercialization process. Some of the topics covered will include bioethics, regulatory and reimbursement planning, medical device recalls, good design practices, and entrepreneurial success stories. The overarching philosophy of this seminar series is to complement the theoretical and practical aspects of the program curriculum, by learning from the experiences and insights of professionals in the field. For CBID MSE students only.

Spring 2013

(4.0)

Spring 2014

(4.36)

Spring 2023

(4.3)

Spring 2013

Professor: Soumyadipta Acharya

(4.0)

The best aspects of this course included the freedom given to students on their individual projects, as well as the different opportunities students were exposed to in the field. The worst aspect of the course was its seemingly disorganized structure. The class requirements were not effectively communicated and students were not real y directed on any of their assignments. The course would improve if it were better organized and if requirements were properly communicated. Prospective students should expect to spend most of the class working on a project which involves lots of research, report writing, reading, and presentations.

Spring 2014

Professor: Soumyadipta Acharya

(4.36)

The best aspects of this course were the knowledgeable and insightful instructor, the fascinating and pertinent case studies, and the interesting reading list. This course offered students the chance to interact with guest lecturers from various fields and of high prestige; invaluable in terms of starting a career in the field. The worst aspects of this course were the long class time, the amount of reading, and the written reports that accompanied each reading. Possible improvements to the class include having shorter but more frequent classes, additional suggested readings, and more instruction on the quantitative side of business. Prospective students should know the course is better with student participation, has a fair amount of reading and writing expected, and is highly recommended.

Spring 2023

Professor: Soumyadipta Acharya

(4.3)