Lynette Contreras asked Zoe Mote, Georgia Institute of Technology Added Monday, April 13, 2020 at 1:03 AM Will a non-engineering internship hurt my chances at getting into college? Hello, I have recently decided I wanted to major in biomedical/ bioengineering and I wanted to know if a non-engineering internship might hurt my chances of getting into competitive programs? I'm a junior in high school and have the opportunity to apply to shadow an EMT, but I want to make sure that it would not make me seem undecided to admissions officers. Answers 1 Zoe Mote, Georgia Institute of Technology Answered Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12:31 PM Hi Lynette! I don't think that it would hurt at all! I think that sounds like an excellent experience. Biomedical engineers often work with people in medical professions to collaborate and identify clinical needs for new innovations. I think witnessing ...
Ema Okpohworho asked Zoe Mote, Georgia Institute of Technology Added Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11:58 PM Can I get an undergrad degree in Biomedical Engineering and still become a Gynecologist? I have just recently developed a special interest in Biomedical Engineering, but I have always dreamed of becoming an OB/GYN. Does anyone know if it's possible for me to pursue both? Answers 1 Zoe Mote, Georgia Institute of Technology Answered Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12:50 PM Yes! About 1/3 of my graduating class went on to medical school after getting their bioengineering degree!