Initiative 1.2 |
The use of“ Virtual Museums” to enable the younger generation to understand how far the medical technology industry has come, recent happenings within the industry and the key influencers in the industry. The virtual museum would also act as an online resource that will help describe the history of medical technology and its impact on people, illness and their wellbeing. The virtual museum being an online solution, would also be accessible to a wide range of audience. |
AMMI, MARGMA |
H |
M |
Initiative 1.3 |
Companies within the MedDev industry should increase their visibility within the academia by having on site career fairs and participate extensively on external career fairs to showcase the career opportunities available and progression paths for the industry.
During these career fairs, they should also highlight achievements in the industry( e. g. award won locally / internationally for innovative product) to increase prestige of the industry.
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Industry, IHLs |
H |
M |
Initiative 1.4 |
Development of a MedTech’ s Got Talent program, a medical technology innovation challenge which targets at students, recent graduates and potential entrepreneurs. Besides helping to develop a more entrepreneurial culture and to grow Malaysia’ s medical technology sector, this program would help create more awareness on the potential within the medicals devices industry and the role and opportunities available based on the innovations showcased. |
MoHE, AMMI, MARGMA |
H |
M |
See case study on MedTech’ s Got Talent program in Australia in the following page. |
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Initiative 1.5 |
To reach out to professionals in other industries or graduates with other relevant background to create awareness of the career opportunities within MedDev industry and the possibility of career change. |
Industry |
H |
M |
See example of career change in the following page. |