Coupling of University Photonic Courses with Clinical Training

Abstract

Biomedical engineering is a newly developed interdisciplinary subject developed from the combination of modern life science, medical science and engineering. Laser applications in biophysics and medicine plays one of the leading role in modern biomedical technology. But at the same time traditional photonic courses for biophysics include insufficient materials about biomedical laser applications. The current paper discuss the possibility of traditional courses enhancement by including laser demonstrations and training based on coupling of Technical university educational program and training program of Ekaterinburg Clinical center "Cardiology". © 2005 SPIE.