Title :
Biomedical engineering: Drexel University-pioneer in a formal MS degree training program for doctors
Author_Institution :
Biomed. Eng. & Sci. Inst., Drexel Univ., Philadelphia, PA, USA
Abstract :
A description is given of the Drexel-Presbyterian Hospital Program, established in 1959 to provide the first MS program in biomedical engineering. The goal was to provide a program where life scientists could obtain a rigorous knowledge of physical sciences and engineers could similarly obtain a rigorous knowledge of medical science. Significant milestones in the history of the program are discussed.<>
Keywords :
biomedical engineering; educational courses; Drexel University; Drexel-Presbyterian Hospital Program; doctors; engineers; formal MS degree training program; life scientists; medical science; physical sciences; Biomedical engineering; Calculus; Educational institutions; Engineering in medicine and biology; Government; Hospitals; Mathematics; Productivity; Sequences; Sun;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
