Biomedical Engineering, Support Model between Medicine and Technology in Panama

Published in: Megaprojects: Building Infrastructure by Fostering Engineering Collaboration, Efficient and Effective Integration and Innovative Planning: Proceedings of the 10th Latin American and Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology
Date of Conference: July 23-25, 2012
Location of Conference: Panama City, Panama
Authors: Luis Estrada
Ernesto Ibarra
Refereed Paper: #263

Abstract

This paper addresses various aspects of Biomedical Engineering career. It is focused primarily on the professional and educational aspects in Panama. It provides a snapshot about the career, the inclusion of it in the country, field of application, higher level teaching, the integration of biomedical engineer on labor, the current reality and future of Biomedical Engineering in Panama. In addtion, the results of a short survey of Panamanian Biomedical Engineers are shown with some international experiences. Remarkable programs in other coutries are identified as a way forward for the advancement of the Biomedical Engineering in Panama.