<p>This is a repost. i posted this on a different forum and no one replied:</p>
<p>So my plan is to major in Biomedical Engineering as a pre-med, possibly in DukeU, then, of course, go on to Medical School(Neurology). Now with all that, I'd like to run my own neurology practice. So my first question would be, would it be smart to Minor in something like Business? Ya know, to be prepared to start one after Med School? If so, would I do the Minor in college or Med school? Also, can anything be done with an Undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering? Or is it one of those things where undergrad gives you extreme basics and in order to do anything you need a graduate degree? Because I'd like to use that on the side if possible (another reason for Business). I am extremely interested in prothesis and would like to participate in bettering them and with a knowledge of Neurology in Med school, I would like to work at getting to more efficient, brain-powered prothesis. I would like this as a side only because I don't think it's stable enough to have as the only job; only if I get lucky and create of of the best prosthesis EVER would I be very successful in it. So my main profession being a Neurologist and a BME on the side. And if any way possible (this is a stretch, but a thought), open a hospital? </p>
<p>So a recap:</p>
<p>Business Minor? During College (Undergrad) or Med School?</p>
<p>Any profitable uses with an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering? Possible business or
research in it?</p>
<p>Any thoughts on opening a hospital? (ik it's hard but i'd like to know if it's possible. a hospital starts somehow...)</p>
<p>I know these are a lot of questions, but if you can answer any ONE of them, I would be highly grateful (but if</p>
<p>you have the time or knowledge to answer all? go right ahead!). By the way I'm turning 16 in less than a month and am only just about to start my college-searching/PSAT/SAT days. Any advice on colleges would also be appreciated.Thanks! :)</p>
<p>•Business Minor? During College (Undergrad) or Med School?</p>
<p>While an undergrad, don’t minor in Business. Instead take some classes/electives in entrepreneurship and minor or take electives that provides specific knowledge that support your goals, such as in biomedical imaging and instrumentation, biomechanics, electrobiology, or biomolecular and tissue engineering. Employers are looking for specialization. </p>
<p>At Duke, about 1/5 of all BME grads go into medical school (about 1/3 go to grad school).</p>
<p>•Any profitable uses with an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering? Possible business or research in it?</p>
<p>In general BME is a field that requires a master’s degree. You can find employment in areas such as medical device industry, engineering consulting, biomechanics, and biotechnology. However, you really should plan on getting your MSE, if you want a career in BME. (unless, of course, you plan on going to med school!).</p>
<p>[Welcome</a> to Duke BME | Duke Biomedical Engineering Department](<a href=“http://bme.duke.edu/]Welcome”>http://bme.duke.edu/)</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>My advise is that if you want to be a neurologist, concentrate on that. First you will need to finish medical school and then your internship. Next you will spend your time building your practice. So it will be 8 + years before you even think about using that business minor. For your practice, you will hire an experienced office manager and a local CPA. They will help you set up your practice and handle your admiistration, billing, finances, and taxes. Having said that, taking an accounting class or two and personal finance class at some poitn does make sense.</p>
<p>A business minor would be a good idea if you can fit it in. Are there profitable uses for a biomed degree? I’m sure there are but I would not count on it. You could definitely do research but who knows if it would lead to a marketable product/service. As far as opening an actual hospital, you’d have to have tremendous financial backing and it is unlikely you’d be able to do it on your own. A clinic of some sort would be more doable.</p>