Alison Jones, University of Leeds
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This aim of this project is to design and deliver a short course on the finite element method for computer modelling of orthopaedic devices and their surrounding environment.

The finite element technique provides insight into product performance and increases speed to market for new designs. These computer-based methods are increasingly being taken up by the orthopaedics industry but are not yet fully understood and accepted. The continued professional development short course, which will be initiated by this project, is aimed at technically minded project managers and device designers from the orthopaedic industry. It will provide delegates with the knowledge they require to plan and manage projects which utilise this complex and powerful technique.

The preparation and delivery of the first instance of this course, to be given on the 12th and 13th May 2008, is being undertaken by members of the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering as well as several external speakers.

White Rose Health Innovation Partnership funding is providing the resources for development as well as the advertising and promotion for the critical first instance of this course.

For further information please visit
http://www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/cpd/FiniteElementAnalysis.shtml