Testimonials

The notes below come from recent AMPED alumni and describe some of the benefits of the program. Our students join a network of >400 alumni of the medical product development program at the U. of Michigan!

"The AMPED program provided opportunities to engage with topics that are not extensively covered in most University undergraduate programs, but are critical to understanding the development of medical devices. I was able to hit the ground running in my first role after graduation due to my strong background knowledge from the AMPED program. In addition to the technical concepts covered in the classroom, connecting with professionals in the medical device industry was one of my favorite parts of the program.” 

--- 2024 AMPED alum, Employer upon graduation: Stryker Inc (Portage MI)

“The AMPED program has been very important in shaping my career as a manufacturing engineer in the medtech industry. The courses focused on quality control and regulatory processes have been extremely relevant, allowing me to speak the MedTech language and take on various complex tasks in medical device manufacturing. Specifically, the year-long project and collaborative learning environment taught me practical skills that I apply daily in my work. I believe that the AMPED program's emphasis on real-world applications and teamwork provides a great learning experience for future biomedical engineers looking to make a meaningful impact.”

-- 2024 AMPED alum, Employer upon graduation: Penumbra Inc. (Alameda CA)

"One of my biggest takeaways from the AMPED program was our bi-weekly team review presentations which prepared us to deliver crucial updates to key stakeholders in the industry. With topics ranging from monetization approaches, V&V plans, and traceability matrices, we were able to practice leading a meeting focused on important deliverables using relevant terminology and project management tools. This showed us a realistic view of how products iterate throughout the phases of development and understand how to make incremental improvements to support our company’s success."

-- 2024 AMPED alum, Employer upon graduation: Nike Inc. (Beaverton OR)

“I just wanted to reach out and let you know how much of a positive impact AMPED has made on the start of my career. I started my full-time role at AirLife as a Product Design Engineer in June. I have to say the skill that made the biggest impact in those first couple weeks was knowing the terminology and the language… I must say that made a HUGE difference for me. Being able to communicate effectively and confidently, made me much more comfortable engaging with others and really throwing myself into the work.”

-- 2024 AMPED alum, Employer upon graduation: AirLife (Grand Rapids MI)

“The AMPED courses on regulations have set me up for success in my current role and roles to come. This Master’s program has given me the knowledge I need to walk into any stage of the design process and feel competent in my ability to support the design team. Through the professional development curriculum, I am more confident as an employee to own my development and work cross-functionally within the company.”

-- 2024 AMPED alum, Employer upon graduation: Stryker Inc. (Portage MI)

“The graduate medical device product development course at UMich was instrumental in shaping my career. It provided me with a strong foundation in understanding how medical devices are developed and prepared for the market. Moreover, the course helped me develop a broader perspective on the healthcare industry.... The hands-on experience and industry insights gained through AMPED have been invaluable in my professional journey, making it an essential component of my education that I highly recommend to future biomedical engineers.”

-- 2022 AMPED alum, Employer upon graduation: Orbis Capital (San Francisco CA)

“Diving deeper into FDA and ISO regulations was a great background to have going into my career especially since I work in Quality and we are responsible for making sure we are compliant throughout product development and commercial production. I got my first job in industry due to a referral from a fellow AMPED graduate who had graduated a few years prior so being able to take advantage of that network is super valuable. I would highly recommend this course as a way to truly prepare yourself for industry and have a leg up on other graduates entering the workforce.”

-- 2021 AMPED alum, Employer upon graduation: Minnetronix Inc. (Minneapolis MN)