In education, some individuals possess an innate ability to impart knowledge and ignite an enthusiasm for learning. Dr. Michael Paolini, an Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University’s School of Engineering Medicine, stands as a paragon of such educators. Born from a lineage of wisdom—echoed in his father’s mantra, “Be your best, that’s all you […]
Life goal for Ranganathan: Combining engineering, medicine for good
For Sanjana Ranganathan, current EnMed student, the allure of medicine isn’t limited to the traditional clinical setting; it extends into the realm of engineering aligning her professional goals perfectly with EnMed. Ranganathan’s college years were highlighted by myriad applications of bioengineering and the endless possibilities she hopes may make a difference in patients’ lives. The […]
Is There A Doctor On The Plane?! Krishna Anand responds to airline passenger in crisis
When Krishna Anand, EnMed Class of 2025, found himself on a flight back to Houston from Cape Town, South Africa, where he gave a presentation at a medical conference on his orthopedic research with Houston Methodist Hospital, his journey took an unexpected turn. The plane encountered a rough storm, and Krishna experienced some of the […]
Bixler’s Inspiration Behind Connections in Medicine
For Elizabeth Bixler, EnMed Class of 2025, a love of science and math in high school led to teachers and counselors advising her that she might want to become an engineer. She did. In her studies at Brown University, she excelled in the biomedical engineering curriculum and sought out projects “that used what I had […]
Creating Health Innovators
Although the idea of an engineer wearing scrubs may seem odd to most people, it’s an ordinary sight at Texas A&M University’s School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed). A groundbreaking program that merges medicine and engineering, EnMed was forged with the mission to cultivate a unique type of professional—a “physicianeer”—armed with an innovative spirit to find […]