Biomedical engineering educational programs in Mexico City

Mexico has two major educational programs in biomedical engineering (BME), each with some emphasis on educating instrumentation and clinical engineers. However, because biomedical engineering is still an emerging discipline in Mexico, several questions have arisen that challenge the focus of these programs and the feasibility of their application. The central problem in Mexico when dealing with BME is the shortage of senior educators with special education in BME. The curricula for both undergraduate and graduate students are discussed briefly. The needs of biomedical engineering programs are outlined.<>