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Thinking about biomedical engineering but not sure what it really involves, or how to get there? Let's figure it out together. Biomedical engineering and medtech are one of the most exciting and meaningful fields a student can pursue. It sits where engineering meets medicine: designing devices that keep hearts beating, tools that help surgeons operate more precisely, and technologies that help people manage chronic disease. It's also a field that many high schoolers, and their parents, find hard to picture. What do biomedical engineers actually do all day? Which schools are strong in it? And what can a student do now, in high school, to stand out? I've lived this path from start to finish. I earned dual degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science from Carnegie Mellon. I spent 15+ years at Medtronic building medical devices, and I hold five U.S. patents. As a hiring manager in the medical device industry, I've seen what makes a candidate stand out, and I know that those habits start forming long before college. Today I'm a co-founder of a consumer health company, so I can also speak to the entrepreneurial side of the field. In our time together, I'll give you an honest, insider's view of the career, help you think through college choices, and leave you with concrete next steps you can act on right away. This package is a great fit for: + High school students (any grade) or parents of high school students who are curious about biomedical engineering or related fields + Students deciding between BME and other majors like mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or pre-med + Parents who want to understand the field and help their student make informed decisions (parents are welcome to join sessions or book on their own) What we'll cover: + What biomedical engineers actually do: the types of roles (R&D, product design, quality, regulatory, clinical research, manufacturing, and more), the industries they work in, and the kinds of companies that hire them, from large medtech leaders to startups + How to choose a program: what to look for in a BME program beyond rankings, including research access, co-op and internship pipelines, specialty areas, and ties to hospitals and industry + Great schools for BME: a look at well-known programs as well as strong options that often get overlooked + How to get in: what coursework to prioritize and how to present your interest in engineering and health in a way that's genuine and compelling + How to build experience in high school: research programs, summer opportunities, competitions, volunteering, shadowing, and how to reach out for internships and lab experience My style is warm, real, and action-oriented. You won't leave with vague advice. You'll leave knowing what to do next.