Our day began with a presentation about the process of creating a product and getting it on the market. I like that this presentation focused on the importance of the communicating with a team of medical professionals in order to create the best possible product. This trip has been so eye opening for me. I…

Today was my favorite experience of the trip so far. As soon as we arrived at San Juan, I knew it was going to be beautiful, but nothing could’ve prepared me for the views awaiting us. The hike was very long and tiring, but it was so rewarding to be out over the water. Truly,…

Today our day began with a bus ride to Tekniker. The ride there was beautiful and we got to see more of the countryside/mountains that Spain is so famous for. The view once we got to the building was incredible. I found the company itself to be very interesting. They are incredibly collaborative. Their offices,…

Our morning was dedicated to seeing the Bilbao School of Engineering labs. The progress they have made on their balance machine in such a short amount of time is so impressive. They have determined so much information about the pressure points of different parts of the body and how their research will change the lives…

Our day began with a tour of Arriaga Theater. This building is so beautiful. We got to learn a lot about the history of both the building and the city. One common thing I keep seeing at buildings around the city is the impact of the floods. The theater had a really shocking picture of…

Today, we had an experience that I’ve never even had in the states: cooking class. I’m terrible at cooking and it was really cool to make some Spanish tissues with the help of a real chef. The egg and shrimp pintxo was definitely my favorite. I was in the first group for the cooking class…

Our day began with a visit to Hospital Gorliz. This is a beautiful hospital along the beach. The cliffs it overlooks were used in an episode of Game of Thrones. This hospital focuses on rehabilitation. They have cutting edge machines that focus on different parts of the body. They are working on a new machine…

Our day began with a presentation from our very own Dr. Borovetz (recently quoted in the New York Times). He talked about our university and then about his research into the development of artificial cardiac symptoms. We also received a presentation about the technology developed in the Bilbao School of Engineering to help patients with…

Today, our day began with a presentation on the Bilbao School of Engineering. We learned about how their school runs, the degrees they offer, and how long it takes to get them. The most shocking part of the presentation for me was their cost of education, thousands of dollars lower than ours in the United…

Today, we began our day with a visit to the Basurto Hospital and listened to presentations on the healthcare system in Spain. It was really great to talk to their nursing staff, as well as one of their biomedical engineers, to hear about how the hospital setting works here. I found it interesting that they…

My name is Marin Krause and I am a freshman in the nursing program here at Pitt. I grew up in Reading, PA, and decided to come here because of the clinical experience that UPMC offers. I would like to graduate with my BSN and start work as a nurse in pediatrics or women’s health….