Pathways in Health Technology

 

Introducing community college students to exciting career pathways in the health technology ecosystem through project-based work, medtech education and mindset training.

Pathways in Health Technology is an eight-week program for community college students who are underrepresented in the field – including women and minorities – with sophomore standing and at least one year of calculus, chemistry, biology or physics. (See flyer here.) The program encompasses three core elements:

  • Project-based work in small groups with a healthtech company
  • Medtech education exploring opportunities in STEM disciplines in health and health technology
  • Mental & emotional workshops to develop and strengthen mindsets.

Successful applicants receive financial support.

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Pathways in Health Technology consists of eight in-person, full-day weekend sessions at different locations around the Bay Area, including on the campus of Stanford University and Fogarty Innovation.

Meetings will be held:

  • Jan. 20 and 21
  • Feb. 3 and 17
  • March 2, 16 and 30
  • April 13

Between meetings, group assignments will foster collaboration skills and provide touch points.

Participants will discover the medtech ecosystem through career panels, technology showcases and an innovation bootcamp featuring Stanford Biodesign experts. Students gain authentic, hands-on experience working in small groups on a project in partnership with a healthtech company while developing an understanding of disease state, market analysis and technology, culminating with a presentation of their novel ideas. Throughout the experience, targeted sessions will equip participants with an empowered mindset they can use in any professional setting in the future. See where the 2023 cohort is now.

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“Without any question, DxD Pathways in Health Technology program opened doors for me, and it continues giving me support, even after the program has finished, by equipping me with tools and an empowered mindset.” — Karen Daniella Perdomo

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Pathways students“Already, as a result of the program, several students are currently finalizing internship opportunities and pursuing programs affiliated with healthtech, including a medical research program at Stanford University.”

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Zian Liu“I’m rooting for the continued success of this program in bringing more underrepresented individuals into medtech careers and in working toward ensuring our industry can better reflect, represent and serve the health needs of our community.”

—Zian Liu, senior regulatory affairs manager, Veranex

Miriya Mayenkar“It was an amazing opportunity and it was really cool to see so many diverse career paths in health technology.”

—Miriya Mayenkar, Cañada College student, Pathways Cohort 2023

 Interested in Participating?

The application deadline for the 2024 Pathways in Health Technology program has passed. Click below to sign up for updates from DxD about future opportunities.