The foundation of many medical device sales positions, especially those that involve surgery, is a strong knowledge of anatomy. People who have studied anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and the like in college often have a significant advantage in developing their product knowledge over those who have not.
I recently discovered that iTunes U offers valuable courses that could offer those who missed out on such coursework a great way to catch up. There is an entire section devoted to Health and Medicine that offers *free* podcasts on great topics. In the anatomy and physiology section, there are more than 40 courses available. Who doesn’t love free almost as much as knowledge?
Below are a few highlights:
- Anatomy & Physiology VidCast, from Dr. Allan Forsman at East Tennessee State University — 83 podcasts covering every part of the body.
- Clinical Anatomy, Standford University — 14 podcasts, the equivalent of an entire course in anatomy.
- An iPhone application called Mike’s Anatomy is also available from the University of Colorado. It offers “course content for human anatomy lab.”
In this mobile age, being able to access valuable content on-the-go is a smart way to make use of your time to learn new skills. These courses and app would also provide a great way for those who need to brush up on their knowledge. Developing a strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology is a great avenue for developing credibility with both hiring managers and surgeons.
Thanks to Timothy Johnson for bringing iTunes U to my attention on #jobhuntchat.
“Knowing is not enough: we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
