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SMDP Medtech 2026 Scholar Application

The medical technology and consumer healthcare industries produce a wide range of health care products used to diagnose, monitor or treat diseases or medical conditions. MedTech products range from miniature robots capable of performing complex spinal surgery to light-activated drugs that target diseased cells. The growing number of discoveries and advances in the medical technology and consumer healthcare industries have created a variety of job functions with tremendous potential for career advancement. Jobs at medical technology and consumer healthcare companies generally require a bachelor's degree. Disciplines and skills in demand across these sectors include, but are not limited to:

Biomechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Computational Modeling, Simulation and Data Analytics, Data Engineering
Computer Science

Electrical Engineering
Electromechanical Engineering
Transplantation
Companion Diagnostics
Human Factors/UI/UX

Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Engineering
Optical Engineering
Orthopaedic, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering
Packaging Engineering
Process Design Engineering
Robotics

Sensing

Software Engineering

To Apply for SMDP MedTech 2026

Complete this application form by April 3, 2026
Attach the following documents:
- Your resume - Please include Education, Technical Skills, Relevant Experiance and Accomplishments, Leadership and List of Publications if any
- Two letters of recommendation: (1) one from a faculty member in your field of study and (2) one from your faculty advisor or PI. Note: If they prefer to send recommendation letters directly, they can email them to Dustielyn Savage at dsavage@icpdprograms.org
- A personal narrative
- Most recent transcript
NOTE: The personal narrative should be no more than two pages, single spaced. Describe how you think SMDP MedTech will enhance your education and professional development. Also include your long-term career goals, academic goals, leadership experience and research focus. Lastly, discuss how an industry mentor will impact your career.

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Resume

In your resume, please include: - Education - Technical Skills - Publications if any - Relevant Experience and Accomplishments, Leadership
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