We are looking for individuals from healthcare, engineering, business, design, computer science, and other complementary disciplines. Applicants with a graduate degree and work experience and exceptional individuals with an undergrad degree are welcome to apply! The fellows who will excel in this program are creative, team-oriented, and enjoy bringing their unique perspectives to bear on a problem in the healthcare field.
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Harvard Medical School HealthTech Fellowship at the Center for Primary Care
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This 10-month program is a full-speed-ahead immersion into the field of healthcare innovation. Selected fellows spend their time working in teams for periods of needs finding, brainstorming, prototyping, testing, and implementation on their ideas, both through on-site observation at a clinical partner and on campus at Harvard Medical School. Fellows receive a stipend and coaching from mentors in the world of venture capital, business, and medicine.
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For 2025-2026, we will accept four fellows who will work together on a team.
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During your 10-month fellowship your team will be required to meet various milestones aligned with the biodesign framework. Everyone on the team is expected to contribute equally to the team project. The fellowship should be treated as a full-time job. You will be required to be available during normal working hours and may need to commit select evenings and weekends to the fellowship. However, we believe strongly in a work-life balance and you will be receiving sick and holiday time according to HMS policies during your 10-month fellowship.
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The HealthTech Fellowship is focused on training individuals to understand the Biodesign framework so they can continue to innovate and transform healthcare throughout their careers. An important second outcome is the potential of creating a solution to an unmet need that can be commercialized. We have structured the program to allow for and encourage company creation, although it is not a requirement for program completion.
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The fellowship is a full-time commitment and you will not have time for another job.
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The 10-month fellowship begins in August and finishes at the end of May.
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Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $5,464 plus benefits. They will receive Academic Associate appointments to accommodate for different background and years of experience. Please visit the following benefits links here and here for more information. Please note that we will be confirming benefits with finalists before their acceptance to the program.
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No, while we call this a "fellowship," individuals will be onboarded at HMS at the Academic Associate level.
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The curriculum of the fellowship begins with an intensive three-week boot camp and then transitions into fieldwork. The boot camp will be taught by HMS faculty and industry mentors of various disciplines. During the fieldwork experience, fellows will have access to a team coach and other mentors from the Boston healthcare ecosystem.
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The clinical observation will take place at one of Harvard Medical School's affiliated hospitals. We will announce the hospital in August along with the area of focus.
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Fellows will be full-time academic associates of Harvard Medical School and conducting work at an affiliate hospital, therefore the medical school and the hospital will own the IP. Further details will be shared later with applicants. Our goal is to support a clear path to commercialization.
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Applications for the 2025-2026 Fellowship must be submitted by Sept. 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
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No, there is not.
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Non-US Citizens are welcome to apply to the HMS HealthTech Fellowship, but please note that Harvard Medical School is not able to guarantee Visa sponsorship for this position. All Visa-related decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
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We ask for two professional references who can vouch for your qualifications, achievements, work ethic, ability to innovate, and skills. In our application portal, you will be asked to upload two references by inputting their contact information and clicking “Send Request.” This will email your reference provider immediately with a request to upload a letter of recommendation in the portal.
The portal will show you the status of your references and allow you to resend the request if needed. Please note that both references must be received by the application deadline, so we recommend that you input your references as soon as possible and provide ample time for reference providers to complete their recommendations. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that letters of recommendation are submitted by the deadline. -
We have representatives from industry and healthcare to help assess each candidate. We value creativity, exceptional teamwork, and a spirit of innovation. We are also looking to build a very diverse team of four. Finalists will interview virtually.
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Finalists will be contacted by Oct. 15, 2024 for a final round of interviews.
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All finalists are expected to be available for two interview days on Oct. 24 and Oct. 25, 2024. Individual interview schedules will be provided to finalists before these dates. All interviews will be held virtually.
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Accepted fellows will be notified by Dec. 13, 2024.
