The Graduate Certificate in Medical Device and Technologies Regulations (MDTR) to allow students to gain specialized knowledge and regulatory expertise for working in this area of the medical industry. The medical device industry supports a wide range of medical products, from a simple syringe to a complex MRI/PET imaging machine. With the advancement of technology, new areas such wearable devices and digital devices have propelled growth in the field. It is anticipated that additional evolution of these devices with happen once the artificial intelligence technology strengthens and becomes part of medical devices.

The certificate curriculum will require a total of 16 credit hours and will cover an overview of regulatory requirements for medical products, overview of bioethics for research and development of medical products, good clinical practices, medical device development, and global medical devices. These courses are essential for workforce preparedness for an MDTR professional.

Johnna Hodges Assistant Director jhodges@uga.edu Dr. Grace Gowda Program Director grace.gowda@uga.edu