Medical Biomedical Engineer with an MD?

[lord999]

Hey guys.

I'm looking at majoring in Biomedical engineering at Georgia Tech in a couple years. After that, I am very interested in Medical School, at an undecided university with an undecided specialty.

My question for SND is:

1. Is being an MD with a biomedical engineering degree worth it?
2. What medical/surgical specialty would be able to integrate biomedical engineering the most into practice.

I wanted to ask true doctors around the U.S. mainly because I have no resources near me. Right now, it looks like having a biomedical engineering degree wouldn't be able to integrate into any practice. I am very interested in prostetics and rehabilitation technology. Any pointers? Suggested medical specialties for me in the future?

Thanks for all the help.

The general advice is always that you should pick a major that you would be fine working if medicine does not work out. Historically, LMP and Radiology had some biomed integrated into their program, though the extent is institution and concentration specific. I've sent three of my MSTP grads to Medtronic and GE who were both PE for electrical or mechanical engineering who now work in advanced imaging. There are at least three MD/JDs on faculty who are qualified for USPTO IP (also consult for J&J and Medtronic) who are PE as well (more if you count clinical faculty).