We live in a golden age of surgical technology. New techniques and markets allow us to develop and evaluate interventions at a rigor and pace unknown to past generations. New startups regularly emerge out of research in university laboratories, benefitting both companies and scientists. This course will position students at this juncture, focusing on medical innovation and drawing themes from clinical medicine, engineering design, and business principles. Students will hear from Stanford University faculty and Silicon Valley medtech industry experts from Fogarty Innovation, who are on the front line and leading the effort in medical innovation. The course will provide an invaluable opportunity to seek guidance from some of the leaders in the field. Diving into real-world case studies and discussing with professionals prepares students for their final “shark tank” style project in which they develop and pitch their own innovation. This course will be valuable for students interested in medical innovation, surgery, biomedical engineering, and medtech entrepreneurship.
