The Biomedical Device Repair Coalition aims to assist biomedical engineers in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
The Coalition is composed of organizations and leaders from across the world who want to equip health care workers with the tools, training, and support needed to deliver high-quality health care in low- and middle-income countries.
Objectives[edit | edit source]
- Equip biomedical engineers with tools and skills to maintain and repair medical equipment
- Expand access to resources for learners in low- and middle-income countries
- Pool the resources and capabilities of coalition members
Members[edit | edit source]
Coalition members include leaders from maker spaces, open source platforms, credentialing bodies, bioengineer training programs, tele-mentoring support, advocacy, and data aggregation. Members are working towards developing a joint program that builds on the strengths of each member organization.
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Intuitive Foundation | Convener |
| AdvaMed | Advocacy |
| eGlobalDoctors | Training |
| Maker's Asylum | Makerspace |
| The Fab Foundation | Makerspace |
| iFixit | Data Aggregator |
| Ventilator Training Alliance | Data Aggregator |
| Engineering World Health | Training |
| Medical Aid International | Training |
| Appropedia | Open Source Platform |
| World Continuing Education Alliance | Training |
| Medical Makers | Makerspace |
| Operation Smile | Test Site |
| The Maintainers |
Resources[edit | edit source]
Training[edit | edit source]
- MedAid Academy
- Operating room standards in LMIC [link to PDF needed]
- Engineering World Health Training and Curriculum
- FabAcademy
- Global Fab Lab map
- eGlobalDoctors technical troubleshooting service
