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Duke University Health System Biomedical Technician Terrence Hum earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Texas. TechNation recently quizzed this member of the Next Gen of HTM to find out more about his training and his vision for the future.
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Malaysia
Q: Where did you receive your HTM training/education?
A: My HTM education started at University of North Texas from the biomedical engineering program. I also receive on-the-job training at Duke University Health System.
Q: How did you first discover HTM?
A: After graduating from high school, I was deciding between biomedical engineering and aerospace engineering. I decided to go with biomedical engineering and started my 4-year biomedical engineering program at the University of North Texas.
Q: How did you choose to get into this field?
A: I chose this field because this field aligns with my personal interests and qualities. I like to solve real-world challenges using logical and critical thinking. I also want to make a positive impact on health technology in the future.
Q: What do you like most about your position?
A: I enjoy what I do because I get to learn to work on a variety of medical equipment and how they interact with patients to improve the quality of life. I also enjoy working with health care professionals as we work towards the same goal of improving health care.
Q: What interests you the most about HTM?
A: HTM offers diverse career opportunities for individuals interested in both health care and technology. It is also a fast-growing field, providing ongoing opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment in your field thus far?
A: One of my greatest accomplishment lies in the recognition and appreciation I receive from my colleagues for the dedicated efforts, which serves as a motivating factor for me to continue to strive for greatness.
Q: What goals do you have for yourself in the next 5 years?
A: In the next 5 years, I want to enhance my technical proficiency in the rapidly evolving field of biomedical technology, and aim to deepen my expertise in specific areas such as patient monitoring system and medical imaging equipment. I also want to improve my leadership and communication skills, fostering effective teamwork and collaboration.
