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Biomedical engineering now has its own code of ethics. ✋ The Biomedical Engineer’s Pledge defines 10 promises that strengthen the core values of the profession — an initiative led by @upf.edu and published in Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing. 🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s115...

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The biomedical engineer’s pledge: overview and context - Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing Although biomedical engineering (BME) is a profession with ethical responsibilities comparable to those in medicine, it has, until now, lacked a counterpart to the Hippocratic Oath. While professional societies have established codes of ethics for biomedical engineers, these documents lack the symbolic and ceremonial significance of an oath or pledge. By contrast, the recitation of the Hippocratic Oath, or its modern version, the “Physician’s Pledge,” serves as a powerful rite of passage for medical students, fostering a strong sense of ethical duty at the start of their professional journey. However, the content of the Hippocratic Oath includes elements specific to clinical practice and is not directly applicable to biomedical engineering. To fill this gap, we have created a “Biomedical Engineer’s Pledge,” comprising a preamble, ten promises, and a concluding statement, to inspire ethical awareness and establish a meaningful graduation tradition. Graphical abstract https://doi.org/10.1007/s11517-025-03443-6