ABET

Accreditation in Biomedical Engineering
BMES is proud to be the lead organization responsible for accrediting biomedical engineering programs worldwide. In partnership with ABET—the premier global accreditor of programs in applied and natural sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology—we ensure that biomedical engineering students receive a top-tier education that prepares them for impactful careers.
BMES and ABET Partnership
ABET relies on nonprofit societies, like BMES, to uphold the rigorous standards required for program accreditation. BMES provides expertise and leadership in setting accreditation criteria, ensuring that biomedical engineering programs meet the demands of the field and produce engineers ready to tackle real-world challenges.
In addition to accrediting programs across the United States, BMES extends its efforts globally, helping biomedical engineering schools achieve and maintain accreditation standards wherever they may be located. This global reach underscores BMES’s commitment to advancing the field of biomedical engineering worldwide.
Accreditation by the Numbers
BMES has contributed to the accreditation of 199 biomedical engineering programs, supporting the academic and professional success of countless students. These efforts ensure that biomedical engineers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to innovate and lead in their field.
Learn More About BMES and ABET
To learn more about ABET and its partnership with BMES, visit ABET’s Member Societies page. For additional information on BMES’s accreditation efforts, visit this archived page: BMES Accreditation History.
BMES's ABET Academic Advisory Council

Michele J Grimm, PhD
Council Chair
Professor and Dean
College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering
University at Albany

Gail Baura, PhD
Founding Director and Chair, and Professor
Engineering
Loyola University Chicago

Paul J Benkeser, PhD
Professor and Senior Associate Chair
Wallace H Coulter Deptartment of Biomedical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology

Colin K. Drummon, PhD
Professor and Assistant Chair
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University & Cleveland Clinic

Zachary Dooley
Sr. Manager, Research & Testing
OrthoFix Medical, Inc.

Thomas Everett, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine |Indiana University School of Medicine

Jon K. Moon, PhD
President
MEI Research, Ltd.

Ruth Ochio, PhD, PE
Professor of Instruction
Department of Bioengineering
Temple University

Steven Schreiner, PhD, PE
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Manhattan University

Jenny Amos, PhD
Teaching Professor of Bioengineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Charles Twitt, PhD
Associate Professor
ECBE Department BME Program

Cedric F. Walker Ph.D. P.E.
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University

Jennifer Wayne, PhD
Professor and Special Assistant
College of Engineering
Virginia Tech

Conrad Zapanta, PhD
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Teaching Professor
College of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University