by Apple Lee | Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Time flies when you are having fun! I cannot believe it’s been more than two weeks since I first arrived in Juan Santamaría Airport in Costa Rica. Last week, I’ve been conducting clinical observations in the neurology department with Dr. Bogantes at...
by cg161 | Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hi all! I’m excited to share with you all of the exciting things I’ve been able to do in the past two weeks! First, an update on the job. So far, I have had ample time to conduct preliminary research for suction devices and their use in surgery,...
by Emma Kirchhoff | Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hey y’all! Today is the start of my third week at Medevice. My project has been going very well so far. I have done a ton of research into pulse oximeters and the different approaches that have been explored for improving their performance for darker skin tones....
by Connor Bly | Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hi! My name is Connor Bly and I am a graduating biomedical engineering major with a concentration in mechanical design from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, CA. I love all things design and am enthralled with the dynamic and...
by Malcolm Williams | Jun 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is my first time ever in Brazil and South America. For the next couple of months, I will be working with Hospital de Amor a top-of-the-line, world renown, Cancer Research Hospital. My responsibilities will include applying the needs finding skills that I...
by Luisanny | Jun 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hi everyone! I’ve officially wrapped up my first week here in Brazil and at Hospital de Amor. Throughout the week, I’ve had the opportunity to visit many departments within the hospital, including radiology, the molecular biology laboratory, the breast cancer...
by Alexandra | Jun 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Welcome back! Yesterday wrapped up the last day of the Medical Innovation Bootcamp, which was focused on the design process and all it’s steps – identifying a need, crafting needs statements, creating design criteria, brainstorming and creating a solution....
by Jasmine Ferrarer | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
During my first week in Kenya, I had the opportunity to explore Nairobi, spend time with my roommates, and meet the incredible employees of the Drop Access medical device startup company. I am living in an apartment with 2 other students, Emma and Colin, who are...
by cg161 | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hi everyone! I hope all of my peers are enjoying their time in Costa Rica and soon Brazil! I’m looking forward to reading about your needs finding experiences. I am approaching the end of my first week working at Medevice in Nairobi! So far, I have established...
by Emma Kirchhoff | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hey y’all! It’s my 6th day in Kenya, and I wanted to update on my experience so far. This week, I started my internship at Medevice! I was a bit nervous going in as I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect, but everyone there was super friendly and...
