Why a Life Science, Health & Medical Technologies department?
Medical technology has made the transition from interesting field of application to independent discipline in the last 40 years. Interesting and exciting developments are taking place between engineering, medical and biological disciplines. Medical processes are increasingly well understood and engineers are making them part of solutions to healthcare problems. Medical technology is a true engineering discipline where problem solving is central, and the undergraduate BMT programmes in Eindhoven and Twente, the Master's programmes in BMT in Delft and Groningen and the Master's programme in Technical Medicine in Twente are giving a tremendous push to the discipline in Europe.
In the last Council of Members it was decided to change the original name of this department to 'Life Science, Health & Medical Technologies' (LSHMT). This name change will provide the department with opportunities for broader networking and knowledge sharing within KIVI. It will also allow the department to connect with multiple disciplines and study programmes (e.g. Wageningen University & Research).
Why a section of KIVI?
KIVI has an infrastructure for engineering networking. KIVI helps build a network of knowledge and acquaintances. Through KIVI, it becomes easier to put this field on the map with the government, healthcare and industry. The KIVI magazine 'De Ingenieur' can also be used. Organising meetings, study days and excursions contributes to the goal of 'lifelong learning'. And KIVI plays a role in the contact between the study programmes and the professional field.
For whom
The department focuses primarily on (future) engineers and related professions in (bio)medical services, healthcare, the (bio)medical industry and relevant education and research. Bachelor and master students and PhD students in (bio)medical technology are an explicit part of the target group.
What is the relationship with training?
The LSHMT department organises activities for students and for those working in this field. This creates a network with a natural mix of newcomers and experienced professionals. The participation of study associations is essential. For graduates, raising awareness of Life Science, Health & Medical Technologies among potential employers is key. Feedback from workers in the field to the programmes is indispensable and can be partly fulfilled by the department. The outflow of graduates to the labour market should be supported whereby the potential labour market is actually opened up.
More information?
For more information, contact Elfride Dijkstra-ten Dam, KIVI account coordinator, e-mail: Elfride.dijkstra@kivi.nl
Also interested in Life Science, Health & Medical Technologies?
Then sign up as a member now at: ledenadministratie@kivi.nl.