Career Diaries by Elemed

The inside scoop: Competent Authority to Academia | Tom Melvin, Associate Professor of Medical Device Regulatory Affairs at Trinity College Dublin

April 18, 2023 Elena Kyria Episode 28
Career Diaries by Elemed
The inside scoop: Competent Authority to Academia | Tom Melvin, Associate Professor of Medical Device Regulatory Affairs at Trinity College Dublin
Show Notes

Tom Melvin is Associate Professor of Medical Device Regulatory Affairs at Trinity College Dublin. Prior to his current role, he worked for HPRA and as a medical doctor. 

This episode looks at his fascinating career journey and delves into the inside scoop of going from working at a Competent Authority to academia.

Tune in to learn about:

  • What is working in a competent authority really like?
  • Major regulation changes and evolutions
  • Taking the leap into academia
  • The future of medical device regulations and the impact of AI
  • And much more!

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