Medtronic Mobile Labs Head to College

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Medtronic's Mobile Lab, a classroom on wheels, visited Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University to train healthcare providers and promote diversity in STEM fields. The lab is equipped with surgical equipment and technology, allowing for an immersive clinical experience. Medtronic aims to advance diversity in STEM and provide educational and career pathways for students.

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• Medtronic's Mobile Lab visit promotes diversity in STEM fields and provides educational opportunities for students at Alabama A&M University.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 10, 2023 / Medtronic:

The Medtronic Mobile Lab is a classroom on wheels. Primarily used to train healthcare providers in the latest healthcare technology, the Mobile Lab also headed to college for the first time - specifically at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, a historically Black college and university (HBCU).

Built to simulate an operating room, each truck is equipped with the latest in surgical equipment and technology and a dedicated staff, which allows for an immersive clinical experience without the need for travel.

Last year, we doubled our fleet to reach 5,000 clinicians in 38 states with healthcare technology education.

And this time, students and recent alumni from the university were able to walk through the Mobile Lab, learn about the latest Medtronic-developed technology that is used in operating rooms, and consider educational and career pathways in healthcare and other science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

"It was very eye-opening, we got to ask a lot of questions," said Nymeer, a student at Alabama A&M. "The people who work at Medtronic, they're very friendly. When I left, I felt a little bit more confident, and I'm actually going to look more into medical school."

The Mobile Lab's visit is just one more example of how Medtronic is aiming to advance diversity in STEM fields, in which Black and African Americans are significantly underrepresented.

"[This experience] makes sure our students aren't overlooking avenues within the STEM realm," said Aaron Thompson, assistant VP for advancement and branding at Alabama A&M University. "One of our mantras here at Alabama A&M is, ‘Start here, go anywhere,' and this partnership and this experience here today really helps our students be able to do that."

Learn more about Medtronic's commitment to ID&E in the annual ID&E report.

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FAQ

What is Medtronic's Mobile Lab?

Medtronic's Mobile Lab is a classroom on wheels used to train healthcare providers in the latest healthcare technology.

What is the purpose of the Mobile Lab's visit to Alabama A&M University?

The purpose of the Mobile Lab's visit to Alabama A&M University is to provide students with an immersive clinical experience and promote diversity in STEM fields.

How does Medtronic aim to advance diversity in STEM?

Medtronic aims to advance diversity in STEM by partnering with educational institutions and providing educational and career pathways for students.

What is the impact of the Mobile Lab's visit on students?

The Mobile Lab's visit allows students to learn about the latest Medtronic-developed technology, consider educational and career pathways in healthcare and other STEM fields, and feel more confident in pursuing medical school.

Where can I learn more about Medtronic's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

You can learn more about Medtronic's commitment to diversity and inclusion in the annual ID&E report on their website.