Impact Study of the Master’s Degree in Clinical Engineering, in the Southeastern Region of Mexico
摘要
Clinical engineering is one of the three specialty areas of biomedical engineering, focused on the management of medical equipment, utilizing knowledge and skills for the efficient and cost-effective use of medical technology, prioritizing the safety of patients, users, and technical staff. This article presents the results of an impact analysis of the master’s degree in clinical engineering from Universidad Modelo in Mérida, Yucatán, the first graduate program in this specialty in Latin America and the only offering in this area in Mexico. Its objective is to provide an educational program that contributes to the improvement of medical technology management in the region through its graduates. The research focuses on a study conducted with graduates and employers from both the public and private sectors in the southeastern region of Mexico. The methodology applied is based on the balanced scorecard, indicators, and surveys to measure the impact on the job market of the program’s graduates. Surveys were conducted with six cohorts of graduates from the master’s degree in clinical engineering (2018–2024), as well as with employers in public institutions and private companies that employ clinical engineers in various specific positions.