title: The challenges of biomedical engineering education in latin america.
abstract: The broad scope of Biomedical Engineering requires careful planning when designing educational programs of the discipline, which must prepare students for a successful professional performance in a constantly changing field. Throughout the world, BME education must adapt to the dynamic concept of the profession and its scope. In this paper we present the issues that should be addressed for the successful preparation of future BM engineers in Latin America.
authors.affiliation: Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Corrientes, Argentina. jemonzon@exa.unne.edu.ar.
authors.forename: Jorge
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Monzon