Expectations for medical devices are increasing nationwide in Japan, however, there are some challenges to overcome in order to promote the development and practical application of medical devices. In this study, we focused on the shortage of human resources in biomedical engineering, conducted a comparative survey on undergraduate and graduate education in Japanese and US universities, and proposed some future measures for human resources development in Japan.
In general, it is necessary to take up the following strategies for future education in biomedical engineering: (1) to continue national subsidization to the centers of excellence in research and education as necessary, even after the completion of the subsidy program, (2) to set up a system of absolute evaluation and accreditation for the educational program, (3) to strengthen regulatory science education, and (4) to positively evaluate the efforts toward the education of each university, and reflect the evaluation results in the overall university evaluation.
Human Resource Development toward the Development and Practical Application of Medical Devices in Japan[DISCUSSION PAPER No.81](Japanese)