Dr. Rachael Schmedlen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rachael Schmedlen is the Director of Academic Programs in the College of Engineering and a Teaching Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. She holds a B.S.E. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Rice University. Schmedlen played a crucial role in leading the evolution of the biomedical engineering curriculum and currently oversees the first-year curriculum within the College of Engineering. Passionate about expanding engaged, active-learning experiences for students, she has taught various courses including BME capstone design and has developed a year-long undergraduate design course, a biomedical engineering laboratory, and a clinical observation needs finding course. Additionally, she established and currently runs the Clinical Peer Mentors program, which includes clinical immersion and a front-end design summer program.

Research Interests

Biomedical Engineering Education Curriculum Development Active Learning Clinical Mentoring

Experience

Teaching Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching Professor in Biomedical Engineering.

Director of Academic Programs

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Director overseeing academic programs and curriculum.

Awards

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American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Fellow

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Theo Pilkington Outstanding Educator Award (ASEE BED)

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Collegiate Lecturer

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Biomedical Engineering Department Award (College of Engineering)

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Eminent Engineer, Tau Beta Pi

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Golden Apple nomination

Courses

BME 451/452: Biomedical Engineering Design BME 450: Biomedical Engineering Design BME 499: Clinical Observation Needs Finding Engr 100: Biomedical Engineering Human Values Engr 100: Biotechnology Human Values BME 241: Introductory BME Lab BME 584: Tissue Engineering

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science