Programs

One-year innovation fellowship that accelerates the development of novel medical technologies to transform patient care

Early-career MD, MBA, MS / PhDs interested in healthcare innovation and new venture creation with a surgical innovation fellowship for MDs

Recruits early-stage professionals across disciplines (MD, MBA, MS / PhD)
Implements a clinically-validated model for IP creation and company formation
Leverages entrepreneurial ecosystem through campus-wide and industry partnerships
Surgical Innovation Fellowship track targets MD leaders in training
Establishes UCLA as a destination for early-stage innovators

Two-quarter interdisciplinary graduate course that teaches a framework for entrepreneurship in medtech

Graduate students across medicine, engineering, life science, and business seeking training in entrepreneurship and the medtech industry

Project-oriented venture teams develop medical device, diagnostic and digital health solutions for unmet clinical needs
Workshops on design thinking, rapid prototyping, market analysis, healthcare economics, regulatory pathways, and business model generation
Industry and clinical mentorship accelerate developmental milestones
Inventorship opportunity for students with viable prototypes

Short-term 3 month program for surgical residents developing skills in medical innovation, technology development, and entrepreneurship

Surgical residents seeking à la carte training in medtech, entrepreneurship, and innovation through mentorship and online modules

Online programming allows residents to audit lectures on key elements of medtech development on flexible schedule.
Mentorship matching with venture teams addressing needs of clinical interest
Interaction with large manufacturers and early-stage companies across medical device, diagnostic and digital health sectors
Opportunity for IP development