BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTERN @ ASTER HOSPITAL
Internship Experience at Aster DM Healthcare
As part of my academic journey, I had the opportunity to intern at Aster DM Healthcare, a 500-bed multispecialty hospital. I was placed in the Biomedical Engineering Department, where I gained hands-on experience in the maintenance and calibration of critical medical equipment. This internship provided me with a practical understanding of how engineering supports clinical care and patient safety.
My responsibilities included working with devices such as infusion pumps, syringe pumps, defibrillators, and ECG monitors. I assisted in routine checks and preventive maintenance procedures, learning how precision and reliability in equipment can directly influence patient outcomes.
One of the most impactful experiences was working in the Operation Theater. I supported senior biomedical engineers in conducting pre-operative equipment checks, ensuring that anesthesia workstations, mechanical bypass systems, and surgical displays were functioning correctly. This experience emphasized the importance of engineering in high-stakes environments where even minor errors can have serious consequences.
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), I worked with incubators, humidifiers, and neonatal monitors—equipment designed to support premature infants. These tasks required careful attention to detail and reinforced the role of biomedical engineering in safeguarding the most vulnerable patients.
I also had the opportunity to observe the dialysis machine and its functioning. Further I studied advanced imaging technologies, including MRI and PET-CT scanners. Learning about their internal components such as magnet coils and cryogenic systems gave me insight into the complexity and precision required in diagnostic equipment.
A highlight of the internship was visiting the robotic surgery wing, which houses Southeast Asia’s first da Vinci Surgical System and India’s SSI Mantra robotic platform. Observing these systems in action during gastrointestinal, spinal, urological, and gynecological procedures showed me how innovation in biomedical engineering is transforming surgical care.
This internship deepened my interest in biomedical engineering by showing me how engineering principles are applied in real-world healthcare settings. It strengthened my commitment to pursue further studies in this field, with the goal of contributing to the development of technologies that improve patient care and outcomes.
Supros Internship Program
As a part of the SUPROS Internship Program under the mentorship of Dr. Abheepsa Mishra at Novo Nordisk, I researched therapeutic approaches for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). My work included developing DNA fragments using PCR to support targeted treatment of affected organs, alongside exploring and analyzing potential drug treatment strategies.
I also served as the team representative for a group of five researchers, facilitating communication and collaboration across our project. This experience not only strengthened my technical skills in molecular biology but also deepened my interest in applying biomedical engineering principles to precision medicine and therapeutic design.
Naavya Shrivastava 