Creation of the Biomedical Systems Engineering undergraduate program, School of Engineering, UNAM.
The proposal for the creation of the Biomedical Systems Engineering undergraduate program is presented by the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
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School of Engineering, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) 1 Corresponding author: [email protected]
Abstract— The proposal for the creation of the Biomedical Systems Engineering undergraduate program is presented by the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). This Engineering degree covers three main areas: Biomechanics, Biomedical Instrumentation and Hospital Logistics. It is originated by the experiences obtained in research and technology development conducted by the School of Engineering during the past twenty years. The proposed curriculum is planned to be fulfilled within ten semesters, with a total of 430 credits or units, and a 3936 hours pensum. Out of the 54 mandatory courses, 8 would be imparted by the School of Medicine and, during the ninth semester, there is only one course denominated Internship, which would consist on the students’ practical instruction in a full-time stay either at a secondary or tertiary Healthcare Center or a National Healthcare Institute. Key words—Biomedical Systems, academic plan. I. INTRODUCTION Taking into consideration that a great deal of the research and technological innovation around the world is developed within the medical scope. And that the population’s health, the amount of medical infrastructure, its level of innovation and development, along with the access to health service provided to the entire population, are some of the main indicators of a country’s development, the School of Engineering at UNAM identified the need of creating an undergraduate program in Biomedical Systems Engineering. The concept of Biomedical Systems Engineering differs from the concept of Biomedical Engineering primarily because the first does not include the aspects of cellular and tissue biology and engineering, that represent one of the main study areas of Biomedical Engineering in the world. Biomedical Systems Engineering will play an important role within the National Health Sector (public and private), and will promote the technological development of medical devices, alongside with the incorporation of hospital planning, logistics and administration. According to professional profile, the engineer in Biomedical Systems will be able to design, implant, maintain and develop technology within the medical-hospital, industrial and service environments.
Likewise, it will have repercussions on the Industrial Sector (biomedical technology industry), where the generation of companies that would aim to satisfy those necessities currently fulfilled through imports [1] will be fostered. II. BACKGROUND In the early 20th century, engineers designed and built equipment for the hospitals, but they were not in charge of operating or maintaining them. The personnel who was in charge of such equipment were technicians, electricians or medical personnel who proved to have ability with the machines. Over time, the hospital equipment became more specialized and complex and the personnel in charge required deeper training in or
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