Harmonisation in Biomedical Engineering Education

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1 3 rd WHO Global Forum on MDs Harmonisation in Biomedical Engineering Education N. Pallikarakis Biomedical Technology Unit, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece

2 RIO ANTIRIO BRIDGE UNIVERSITY of PATRAS BITU

3 ΒIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING is a dynamic field undergoing rapid evolution over the last decades Knowledge Skills & Attitudes Teaching Training

Medical technology industry is one of Europe s most diverse and innovative high-tech sectors, with 25,000 medical

4 The Medical Device Industry Today The global medical device market is estimated to be more than 300 Billion Euros in year 2016, with more than 500,000 medical technologies registered. Medical technology industry is one of Europe s most diverse and innovative high-tech sectors, with 25,000 medical technology companies that provide over 575,000 jobs in Europe. Covers almost 1/3 of the world production 100B 10,000 patents are registered every year in Europe

5 ΒIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS are involved in the whole Medical Devices (MDs) life cycle Conceptual and R&D phases Medical Technology Management Testing & Approval Manufacturing Clinical Engineering

Job Market for Biomedical Engineers Research

6 Job Market for Biomedical Engineers Research Institutes & Universities Medical Devices Industry Health Care Systems In the past decades, biomedical engineering has been expanding so rapidly and broadly that practically no University in the world can offer programs covering all areas of BME.

7 The European harmonization approach The Bologna Declaration Signed by the Ministers of Education of the EU states, it established the framework of a common European higher education system. EHE European Higher A Education Area

8 5 years of studies for graduation 3+2 years scheme (1st + 2nd cycle) OR one 5-year cycle for engineers leading directly to a 2nd level degree

9 Socrates Tempus Leonardo da Vinci Marie Curie Erasmus These programs supported the mobility of thousands of teachers ERASMUS + hundreds of thousands of students over the last 25 years

10 1 Under the MELETI project and in collaboration with the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE), a survey was conducted to map the BME study programs in the EU countries. YEAR Universities were delivering a program in the field of BME. 26 BME undergraduate programs 30 BME postgraduate programs 40% 58% 74% 40% Only 20 Universities were applying the ECTS 29 Institutions were applying Quality Assessment schemes 37 reported a followup of the educational process by means of student opinion surveys 20 used external evaluation

2 A second survey carried out in 2012 within the CRH-BME Project revealed over 350 BME study programs in Europe, with the 2nd cycle (MSc level) programs dominating.

11 2 A second survey carried out in 2012 within the CRH-BME Project revealed over 350 BME study programs in Europe, with the 2nd cycle (MSc level) programs dominating. YEAR 2012 In 40 countries covered by this study it was found that: 150 More than 150 Universities across Europe BME programs 55% 20% 85% It is important to notice that The 70% of the BME programs have been created after the year 2000, while new programs are constantly added to the list MSc Degrees PhD Degrees Only full time learning programs

12 1989 A multinational postgraduate program in Biomedical Engineering was launched University of Patras, Greece

13 50 EU Universities more than 25 teachers from abroad participated Students from more than 10 European countries more than 250 students from abroad came to Patras to study at this program Ran for 25 Years University of Patras, Greece

14 Master s Thesis equivalent to 30 credits Curriculum model 400 hrs spread in two semesters equivalent to 60 credits

15 The corresponding lectures were delivered in blocks (in short periods), lasting from one to three weeks, thus allowing visiting teachers to fit this task to their agenda. The program also encouraged the students to perform their MSc thesis abroad during the last semester. 1/2 On average, half of the students used this fruitful way to fulfil the thesis requirements and transfer the credits to their home University that finally awarded their degree.

The program was one of the first in Europe to implement the ECTS and the joint degree approach bringing together one Medical school at the UPAT and two

16 The program was one of the first in Europe to implement the ECTS and the joint degree approach bringing together one Medical school at the UPAT and two Engineering Schools at the National Technical University of Athens One Medical School University of Patras & Two Engineering Schools National Technical University of Athens

17 EU funded projects coordinated by BITU/UPAT Tempus GR RO & Tempus GR BG TEMPERE MELETI Tempus CRH BME Tempus BME ENA

18 2010 The Tempus IV CRH-BME Curricula Reformation and Harmonization in the field of Biomedical Engineering project, coordinated by BITU/UPAT, aimed to create guidelines for updating existing BME curricula in Europe and to propose an updated generic curriculum in the field of BME. F I V E D I S T I N C T G E N E R I C T Y P E S O F B M E P R O G R A M S st cycle BME program (for employment) Integrated 1st & 2nd cycle BME program Stand-alone 2nd cycle BME program (entry from 1st cycle BME program) Stand-alone 2nd cycle BME program (entry from 1st cycle engineering (non-bme) Stand-alone 2nd cycle BME program (entry from 1st cycle medical or biological program)

19 Extending BME education harmonization on the eastern European Neighbouring Area (ENA) The BME ENA Project

20 The considerable number of R&D projects funded by EU and National Programs Institute of Biomedical Technology (INBIT) Greatly contributed to the success of this program by providing funds, staff and facilities for the students to gain experience on the field. &

21 EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES COMAC BME SOCRATES EU PROGRAM European BME MSc Creation at UPAT INBIT Established UPAT NTUA Joint Program ECTS applied Tempus Projects GR BU & GR - RO TEMPERE Project MELETI Project MINERVA Project INTRAMEDNET Tempus Project CRH BME Tempus BME ENA Project New BME MSc Program at UPAT EU LA R&D EU + National Projects BEAM I BIOTECHNET I BEAM II BIOTECHNET II EUROMEDIES MDs Vigilance MEDIP Project INTERREG IIIB & IIIC PROJECTS IN HEALTH QUICOM MEDIVIPAS ESPA BIT PISRA4B EU Parliament WG on BME Profession R&D PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

22 THANK YOU N. Pallikarakis Biomedical Technology Unit (BITU), School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece

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