National Biomedical/Clinical Engineering Appreciation Week
May 23-29, 2010
Sponsored by AAMI’s Technology Management Council (TMC)
This annual celebration is specifically designed to promote the awareness of—and appreciation for—biomedical and clinical engineering professionals. So how can you celebrate?
Here are several ideas—developed by AAMI’s Technology Management Council (TMC)—to help you mark this appreciation week in your community, facility, or biomed society.
Letter to Local Officials — Send this customizable sample letter to state or local elected officials, asking them to formally proclaim the week in your area.
2010 Poster — Download a 2010 National Biomedical/Clinical Engineering Appreciation Week poster here. You can also edit the text or use Adobe Photoshop to insert your own photos into this editable version of the poster.
Proclamation — Make copies of the official 2010 proclamation and distribute to others in your facility or society, or post in highly visible areas.
News Releases — Customize and send this sample press release to your local newspaper or other media outlets.
Career Brochures — Distribute AAMI’s Biomed Career Brochure, which is designed to raise awareness of the biomed field as a career option. Download the brochure online or request complimentary copies by e-mailing pbernat@aami.org.
Get Creative — How you celebrate this special week is only limited by your imagination. Consider one of these creative efforts tested out by other colleagues.