As an engineer with years of experience prototyping and developing physician conceived medical devices, I have been searching the Internet for a physician inventors’ forum. My logic is simple; if I want to get innovative doctors to use my services, go where they congregate. Obviously, there must be a user’s group or forum on the Internet for physician inventors; a place to share tips and contacts, or just to commiserate. Facebook™ is a complete disappointment, with minimal participation in business groups. LinkedIn™ has several groups, such as The Doctor-Engineer Connection, Medical Device Inventors and Healthcare Innovation by Design, which I have joined. These groups have a limited number of physicians and those involved are typically tied to a medical device company or service provider. Read More





