McKinney competed against students from across the nation, demonstrating excellence in his academic work as well as his commitment to the discipline. The awards were presented by Mary Logan, president of AAMI and Phil Gogdill, president of the AAMI Board of Directors and Senior Director of Sterilization and Microbiology at Medtronic, on June 4 at the 2016 AAMI annual awards celebration. AAMI established the scholarship in 2009 to students aspiring to become biomedical equipment technicians and clinical engineers. These scholarships expand access to students who have demonstrated academic excellence, technical aptitude, and commitment to the healthcare technology management field.
McKinney a Cicero, IN native and junior at IUPUI is currently pursuing a degree in healthcare engineering technology management. Following graduation, he wishes to work in the clinical setting as a member of a healthcare team to ensure the safe and effective use of technology in patient care.
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