Are you working in medical devices and interested in joining the CIEHF as a Registered Member?
Whether you work in medical device design, usability engineering, regulatory affairs, clinical practice, or another role where human factors is a key part of your day-to day, this session guides you through becoming a Registered Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF).
Explore how Registered Membership can support your professional growth and help you make a greater impact in medical devices.
- You'll discover the benefits of Registered Membership.
- You'll learn about the application process and key requirements.
- You'll hear first-hand from three of our professional members, Sophie Edmonds-Allen, Jessica Parry and Miranda Newbery, as they share their journey towards Registered Membership and top tips for applying.
This online session is open to anyone working in medical devices who is interested in applying human factors in their role.
About the presenters
Sophie Edmonds-Allen (BA Msc C.ErgHF) is a Principal Human Factors Engineer at Teva Pharmaceuticals specialising in drug–device combination products, with over 10 years’ experience in medical devices and usability engineering. Sophie is a Chartered Ergonomist and active contributor to international standards and guidance development with Centre for Research on Complex Generics (CRCG), ISO/BSI Medical device usability standards and was a previous BSI committee chair. Sophie regularly presents, mentors, and supports professional development within the human factors community.
Jessica Parry (MspSc, C.ErgHF) is a Senior Human Factors Consultant & Manager at ClariMed Inc with over a decade of experience designing safer, more intuitive medical devices and healthcare technology. Drawing on a background in exercise science and ergonomics, she works with cross-functional teams and diverse intended users to translate complex data into design improvements that reduce use-related risk. Jessica is an active contributor to ISO/BSI Medical Device Usability Standards, was named to the MVL100 2026 list of MedTech Voices Worth Following, and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of HF practitioners.
Miranda Newbery (MEng, MA, C.ErgHF, FCIEHF) is Technical Director at medHF, with over 20 years’ experience in human factors engineering for medical devices and drug–device combination products. She supports product development and regulatory approval across EU and US frameworks. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Miranda is passionate about advancing professional standards and supporting the development of human factors practitioners.
