AAMI 2018 Conference & Expo

How to Leverage Academic Programs, Shape the Curriculum, and Attract Graduates (Room CC, 101A)

03 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Specialty

Speaker(s): Barbara Christe, Associate Professor, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Employers need well-trained applicants to fill critical roles in the support of medical technology.  As skillsets expand to include IT and risk analysis, how can employers leverage their needs to partner with academic programs?  This session will explore potential collaborative efforts and offer concrete examples that can drive positive and fruitful relationships with local and national academic programs.  Attendees will leave with specific action items designed to improve academic partnerships, and employers will learn how they can help to ensure quality graduates.